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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,251.89, 65,205.27 and 26,027.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,251.89, 65,205.27 and 26,027.19 is: 35,916.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,251.89 : 65,205.27 = 26,027.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,251.89/65,205.27 = 26,027.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,251.89x = 65,205.27 × 26,027.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,251.89x = 1,697,109,951.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,697,109,951.29/47,251.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,916.23

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