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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,273.60, 65,238.93 and 26,054.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,273.60, 65,238.93 and 26,054.24 is: 35,955.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,273.60 : 65,238.93 = 26,054.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,273.60/65,238.93 = 26,054.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,273.60x = 65,238.93 × 26,054.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,273.60x = 1,699,750,413.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,699,750,413.37/47,273.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,955.60

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