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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,233.05, 65,181.68 and 26,012.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,233.05, 65,181.68 and 26,012.35 is: 35,897.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,233.05 : 65,181.68 = 26,012.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,233.05/65,181.68 = 26,012.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,233.05x = 65,181.68 × 26,012.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,233.05x = 1,695,528,673.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,695,528,673.75/47,233.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,897.08

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