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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,264.63, 65,226.56 and 26,045.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,264.63, 65,226.56 and 26,045.26 is: 35,943.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,264.63 : 65,226.56 = 26,045.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,264.63/65,226.56 = 26,045.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,264.63x = 65,226.56 × 26,045.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,264.63x = 1,698,842,420.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,698,842,420.81/47,264.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,943.21

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