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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,317.70, 65,297.93 and 26,096.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,317.70, 65,297.93 and 26,096.51 is: 36,012.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,317.70 : 65,297.93 = 26,096.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,317.70/65,297.93 = 26,096.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,317.70x = 65,297.93 × 26,096.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,317.70x = 1,704,047,626.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,704,047,626.25/47,317.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,012.90

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