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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,225.19, 65,170.35 and 26,004

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,225.19, 65,170.35 and 26,004 is: 35,885.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,225.19 : 65,170.35 = 26,004 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,225.19/65,170.35 = 26,004/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,225.19x = 65,170.35 × 26,004
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,225.19x = 1,694,689,781.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,694,689,781.40/47,225.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,885.29

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