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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,256.52, 65,213.96 and 26,035.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,256.52, 65,213.96 and 26,035.79 is: 35,929.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,256.52 : 65,213.96 = 26,035.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,256.52/65,213.96 = 26,035.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,256.52x = 65,213.96 × 26,035.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,256.52x = 1,697,896,511.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,697,896,511.38/47,256.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,929.36

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