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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,269.82, 65,235.50 and 26,049.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,269.82, 65,235.50 and 26,049.08 is: 35,949.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,269.82 : 65,235.50 = 26,049.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,269.82/65,235.50 = 26,049.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,269.82x = 65,235.50 × 26,049.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,269.82x = 1,699,324,758.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,699,324,758.34/47,269.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,949.47

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