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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,233.26, 65,182.51 and 26,014.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,233.26, 65,182.51 and 26,014.09 is: 35,899.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,233.26 : 65,182.51 = 26,014.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,233.26/65,182.51 = 26,014.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,233.26x = 65,182.51 × 26,014.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,233.26x = 1,695,663,681.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,695,663,681.57/47,233.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,899.78

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