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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,230.78, 65,171.84 and 26,011.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,230.78, 65,171.84 and 26,011.44 is: 35,892.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,230.78 : 65,171.84 = 26,011.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,230.78/65,171.84 = 26,011.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,230.78x = 65,171.84 × 26,011.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,230.78x = 1,695,213,405.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,695,213,405.85/47,230.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,892.13

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