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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,268.96, 65,228.64 and 26,044.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,268.96, 65,228.64 and 26,044.32 is: 35,939.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,268.96 : 65,228.64 = 26,044.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,268.96/65,228.64 = 26,044.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,268.96x = 65,228.64 × 26,044.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,268.96x = 1,698,835,573.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,698,835,573.32/47,268.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,939.77

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