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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,255.94, 65,213.34 and 26,035.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,255.94, 65,213.34 and 26,035.14 is: 35,928.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,255.94 : 65,213.34 = 26,035.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,255.94/65,213.34 = 26,035.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,255.94x = 65,213.34 × 26,035.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,255.94x = 1,697,838,436.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,697,838,436.77/47,255.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,928.57

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