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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,270.42, 65,233.32 and 26,049.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,270.42, 65,233.32 and 26,049.20 is: 35,947.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,270.42 : 65,233.32 = 26,049.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,270.42/65,233.32 = 26,049.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,270.42x = 65,233.32 × 26,049.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,270.42x = 1,699,275,799.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,699,275,799.34/47,270.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,947.97

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