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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,328.31, 65,312.76 and 26,107.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,328.31, 65,312.76 and 26,107.12 is: 36,027.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,328.31 : 65,312.76 = 26,107.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,328.31/65,312.76 = 26,107.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,328.31x = 65,312.76 × 26,107.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,328.31x = 1,705,128,062.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,705,128,062.85/47,328.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,027.66

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