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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,250.45, 65,205.90 and 26,029.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,250.45, 65,205.90 and 26,029.89 is: 35,921.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,250.45 : 65,205.90 = 26,029.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,250.45/65,205.90 = 26,029.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,250.45x = 65,205.90 × 26,029.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,250.45x = 1,697,302,404.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,697,302,404.35/47,250.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,921.40

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