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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,060.28, 70,524.72 and 26,010.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,060.28, 70,524.72 and 26,010.41 is: 38,979.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,060.28 : 70,524.72 = 26,010.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,060.28/70,524.72 = 26,010.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,060.28x = 70,524.72 × 26,010.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,060.28x = 1,834,376,529.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,834,376,529.71/47,060.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,979.29

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