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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,262.72, 65,222.51 and 26,041.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,262.72, 65,222.51 and 26,041.99 is: 35,937.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,262.72 : 65,222.51 = 26,041.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,262.72/65,222.51 = 26,041.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,262.72x = 65,222.51 × 26,041.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,262.72x = 1,698,523,953.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,698,523,953.19/47,262.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,937.92

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