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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,325.13, 65,308.74 and 26,104.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,325.13, 65,308.74 and 26,104.34 is: 36,024.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,325.13 : 65,308.74 = 26,104.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,325.13/65,308.74 = 26,104.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,325.13x = 65,308.74 × 26,104.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,325.13x = 1,704,841,553.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,704,841,553.93/47,325.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,024.02

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