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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,232.44, 65,180.84 and 26,011.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,232.44, 65,180.84 and 26,011.72 is: 35,896.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,232.44 : 65,180.84 = 26,011.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,232.44/65,180.84 = 26,011.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,232.44x = 65,180.84 × 26,011.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,232.44x = 1,695,465,759.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,695,465,759.44/47,232.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,896.21

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