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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,226, 65,171.88 and 26,005.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,226, 65,171.88 and 26,005.22 is: 35,887.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,226 : 65,171.88 = 26,005.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,226/65,171.88 = 26,005.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,226x = 65,171.88 × 26,005.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,226x = 1,694,809,077.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,694,809,077.21/47,226
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,887.20

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