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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,323.20, 65,305.08 and 26,103

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,323.20, 65,305.08 and 26,103 is: 36,021.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,323.20 : 65,305.08 = 26,103 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,323.20/65,305.08 = 26,103/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,323.20x = 65,305.08 × 26,103
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,323.20x = 1,704,658,503.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,704,658,503.24/47,323.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,021.62

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