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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,255.65, 65,215.74 and 26,034.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,255.65, 65,215.74 and 26,034.91 is: 35,929.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,255.65 : 65,215.74 = 26,034.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,255.65/65,215.74 = 26,034.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,255.65x = 65,215.74 × 26,034.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,255.65x = 1,697,885,921.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,697,885,921.48/47,255.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,929.80

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