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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,266.88, 65,228.49 and 26,045.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,266.88, 65,228.49 and 26,045.69 is: 35,943.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,266.88 : 65,228.49 = 26,045.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,266.88/65,228.49 = 26,045.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,266.88x = 65,228.49 × 26,045.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,266.88x = 1,698,920,703.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,698,920,703.57/47,266.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,943.16

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