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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,233.13, 65,181.32 and 26,011.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,233.13, 65,181.32 and 26,011.94 is: 35,896.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,233.13 : 65,181.32 = 26,011.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,233.13/65,181.32 = 26,011.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,233.13x = 65,181.32 × 26,011.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,233.13x = 1,695,492,291.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,695,492,291.95/47,233.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,896.25

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