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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,254.38, 65,212.86 and 26,033.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,254.38, 65,212.86 and 26,033.19 is: 35,926.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,254.38 : 65,212.86 = 26,033.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,254.38/65,212.86 = 26,033.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,254.38x = 65,212.86 × 26,033.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,254.38x = 1,697,698,774.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,697,698,774.82/47,254.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,926.80

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