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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,268.31, 65,233.43 and 26,047.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,268.31, 65,233.43 and 26,047.58 is: 35,947.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,268.31 : 65,233.43 = 26,047.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,268.31/65,233.43 = 26,047.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,268.31x = 65,233.43 × 26,047.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,268.31x = 1,699,172,986.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,699,172,986.60/47,268.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,947.40

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