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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,251.42, 65,206.82 and 26,030.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,251.42, 65,206.82 and 26,030.71 is: 35,922.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,251.42 : 65,206.82 = 26,030.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,251.42/65,206.82 = 26,030.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,251.42x = 65,206.82 × 26,030.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,251.42x = 1,697,379,625.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,697,379,625.89/47,251.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,922.30

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