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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,235, 65,183.60 and 26,014.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,235, 65,183.60 and 26,014.28 is: 35,899.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,235 : 65,183.60 = 26,014.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,235/65,183.60 = 26,014.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,235x = 65,183.60 × 26,014.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,235x = 1,695,704,421.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,695,704,421.81/47,235
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,899.32

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