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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,256.66, 65,211.62 and 26,034.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,256.66, 65,211.62 and 26,034.26 is: 35,925.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,256.66 : 65,211.62 = 26,034.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,256.66/65,211.62 = 26,034.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,256.66x = 65,211.62 × 26,034.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,256.66x = 1,697,735,813.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,697,735,813.87/47,256.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,925.85

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