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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,270.02, 65,233.07 and 26,050.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,270.02, 65,233.07 and 26,050.05 is: 35,949.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,270.02 : 65,233.07 = 26,050.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,270.02/65,233.07 = 26,050.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,270.02x = 65,233.07 × 26,050.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,270.02x = 1,699,324,735.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,699,324,735.15/47,270.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,949.31

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