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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,232.42, 65,180.82 and 26,011.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,232.42, 65,180.82 and 26,011.74 is: 35,896.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,232.42 : 65,180.82 = 26,011.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,232.42/65,180.82 = 26,011.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,232.42x = 65,180.82 × 26,011.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,232.42x = 1,695,466,542.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,695,466,542.83/47,232.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,896.25

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