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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,264.30, 65,224.66 and 26,043.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,264.30, 65,224.66 and 26,043.56 is: 35,940.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,264.30 : 65,224.66 = 26,043.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,264.30/65,224.66 = 26,043.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,264.30x = 65,224.66 × 26,043.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,264.30x = 1,698,682,413.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,698,682,413.68/47,264.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,940.08

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