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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,233.90, 65,182.35 and 26,012.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,233.90, 65,182.35 and 26,012.71 is: 35,897.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,233.90 : 65,182.35 = 26,012.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,233.90/65,182.35 = 26,012.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,233.90x = 65,182.35 × 26,012.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,233.90x = 1,695,569,567.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,695,569,567.67/47,233.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,897.30

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