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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,258.77, 65,217.06 and 26,038.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,258.77, 65,217.06 and 26,038.04 is: 35,932.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,258.77 : 65,217.06 = 26,038.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,258.77/65,217.06 = 26,038.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,258.77x = 65,217.06 × 26,038.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,258.77x = 1,698,124,090.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,698,124,090.88/47,258.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,932.47

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