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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,229, 65,176.02 and 26,008.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,229, 65,176.02 and 26,008.22 is: 35,891.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,229 : 65,176.02 = 26,008.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,229/65,176.02 = 26,008.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,229x = 65,176.02 × 26,008.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,229x = 1,695,112,266.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,695,112,266.88/47,229
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,891.34

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