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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,230.44, 65,178.08 and 26,009.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,230.44, 65,178.08 and 26,009.72 is: 35,893.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,230.44 : 65,178.08 = 26,009.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,230.44/65,178.08 = 26,009.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,230.44x = 65,178.08 × 26,009.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,230.44x = 1,695,263,610.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,695,263,610.94/47,230.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,893.45

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