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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,233.41, 65,183.34 and 26,014.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,233.41, 65,183.34 and 26,014.03 is: 35,900.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,233.41 : 65,183.34 = 26,014.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,233.41/65,183.34 = 26,014.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,233.41x = 65,183.34 × 26,014.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,233.41x = 1,695,681,362.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,695,681,362.26/47,233.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,900.04

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