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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,255.76, 65,214.45 and 26,035.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,255.76, 65,214.45 and 26,035.79 is: 35,930.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,255.76 : 65,214.45 = 26,035.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,255.76/65,214.45 = 26,035.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,255.76x = 65,214.45 × 26,035.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,255.76x = 1,697,909,399.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,697,909,399.09/47,255.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,930.21

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