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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,228.40, 65,174.76 and 26,007.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,228.40, 65,174.76 and 26,007.21 is: 35,889.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,228.40 : 65,174.76 = 26,007.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,228.40/65,174.76 = 26,007.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,228.40x = 65,174.76 × 26,007.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,228.40x = 1,695,013,670.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,695,013,670.02/47,228.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,889.71

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