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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,229.93, 65,177.73 and 26,009.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,229.93, 65,177.73 and 26,009.28 is: 35,893.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,229.93 : 65,177.73 = 26,009.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,229.93/65,177.73 = 26,009.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,229.93x = 65,177.73 × 26,009.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,229.93x = 1,695,225,829.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,695,225,829.33/47,229.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,893.04

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