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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,273.55, 65,236.77 and 26,053.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,273.55, 65,236.77 and 26,053.59 is: 35,953.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,273.55 : 65,236.77 = 26,053.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,273.55/65,236.77 = 26,053.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,273.55x = 65,236.77 × 26,053.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,273.55x = 1,699,652,058.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,699,652,058.50/47,273.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,953.55

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