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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,228.50, 65,174.34 and 26,007.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,228.50, 65,174.34 and 26,007.94 is: 35,890.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,228.50 : 65,174.34 = 26,007.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,228.50/65,174.34 = 26,007.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,228.50x = 65,174.34 × 26,007.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,228.50x = 1,695,050,324.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,695,050,324.26/47,228.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,890.41

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