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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,247.80, 65,205.64 and 26,030.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,247.80, 65,205.64 and 26,030.88 is: 35,924.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,247.80 : 65,205.64 = 26,030.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,247.80/65,205.64 = 26,030.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,247.80x = 65,205.64 × 26,030.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,247.80x = 1,697,360,190.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,697,360,190.16/47,247.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,924.64

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