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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,265.68, 65,226.66 and 26,044.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,265.68, 65,226.66 and 26,044.76 is: 35,941.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,265.68 : 65,226.66 = 26,044.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,265.68/65,226.66 = 26,044.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,265.68x = 65,226.66 × 26,044.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,265.68x = 1,698,812,705.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,698,812,705.30/47,265.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,941.78

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