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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,254.04, 65,209.76 and 26,035.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,254.04, 65,209.76 and 26,035.28 is: 35,928.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,254.04 : 65,209.76 = 26,035.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,254.04/65,209.76 = 26,035.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,254.04x = 65,209.76 × 26,035.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,254.04x = 1,697,754,360.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,697,754,360.33/47,254.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,928.24

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