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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,229.91, 65,170.63 and 26,010.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,229.91, 65,170.63 and 26,010.56 is: 35,890.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,229.91 : 65,170.63 = 26,010.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,229.91/65,170.63 = 26,010.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,229.91x = 65,170.63 × 26,010.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,229.91x = 1,695,124,581.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,695,124,581.85/47,229.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,890.91

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