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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,268.53, 65,231.96 and 26,049.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,268.53, 65,231.96 and 26,049.15 is: 35,948.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,268.53 : 65,231.96 = 26,049.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,268.53/65,231.96 = 26,049.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,268.53x = 65,231.96 × 26,049.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,268.53x = 1,699,236,980.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,699,236,980.59/47,268.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,948.59

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