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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,615.68, 65,709.93 and 26,395.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,615.68, 65,709.93 and 26,395.30 is: 36,425.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,615.68 : 65,709.93 = 26,395.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,615.68/65,709.93 = 26,395.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,615.68x = 65,709.93 × 26,395.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,615.68x = 1,734,433,315.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,734,433,315.33/47,615.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,425.68

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