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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,235.72, 65,184.74 and 26,014.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,235.72, 65,184.74 and 26,014.52 is: 35,899.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,235.72 : 65,184.74 = 26,014.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,235.72/65,184.74 = 26,014.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,235.72x = 65,184.74 × 26,014.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,235.72x = 1,695,749,722.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,695,749,722.42/47,235.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,899.73

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