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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,266.81, 65,231.36 and 26,046.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,266.81, 65,231.36 and 26,046.08 is: 35,945.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,266.81 : 65,231.36 = 26,046.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,266.81/65,231.36 = 26,046.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,266.81x = 65,231.36 × 26,046.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,266.81x = 1,699,021,221.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,699,021,221.07/47,266.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,945.33

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