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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,233.02, 65,180.78 and 26,014.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,233.02, 65,180.78 and 26,014.26 is: 35,899.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,233.02 : 65,180.78 = 26,014.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,233.02/65,180.78 = 26,014.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,233.02x = 65,180.78 × 26,014.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,233.02x = 1,695,629,757.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,695,629,757.92/47,233.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,899.25

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