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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,317.68, 65,297.12 and 26,095.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,317.68, 65,297.12 and 26,095.52 is: 36,011.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,317.68 : 65,297.12 = 26,095.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,317.68/65,297.12 = 26,095.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,317.68x = 65,297.12 × 26,095.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,317.68x = 1,703,962,300.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,703,962,300.90/47,317.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,011.11

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