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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,268.70, 65,227.71 and 26,047.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,268.70, 65,227.71 and 26,047.96 is: 35,944.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,268.70 : 65,227.71 = 26,047.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,268.70/65,227.71 = 26,047.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,268.70x = 65,227.71 × 26,047.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,268.70x = 1,699,048,617.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,699,048,617.90/47,268.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,944.48

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