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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,256.08, 65,213.36 and 26,035.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,256.08, 65,213.36 and 26,035.36 is: 35,928.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,256.08 : 65,213.36 = 26,035.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,256.08/65,213.36 = 26,035.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,256.08x = 65,213.36 × 26,035.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,256.08x = 1,697,853,304.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,697,853,304.41/47,256.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,928.78

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