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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,253.59, 65,209.37 and 26,032.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,253.59, 65,209.37 and 26,032.40 is: 35,924.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,253.59 : 65,209.37 = 26,032.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,253.59/65,209.37 = 26,032.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,253.59x = 65,209.37 × 26,032.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,253.59x = 1,697,556,403.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,697,556,403.59/47,253.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,924.39

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