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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,262, 65,221.56 and 26,041.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,262, 65,221.56 and 26,041.26 is: 35,936.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,262 : 65,221.56 = 26,041.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,262/65,221.56 = 26,041.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,262x = 65,221.56 × 26,041.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,262x = 1,698,451,601.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,698,451,601.57/47,262
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,936.94

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