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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,265, 65,227.07 and 26,045.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,265, 65,227.07 and 26,045.63 is: 35,943.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,265 : 65,227.07 = 26,045.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,265/65,227.07 = 26,045.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,265x = 65,227.07 × 26,045.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,265x = 1,698,880,359.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,698,880,359.39/47,265
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,943.73

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