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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,275.08, 65,238.33 and 26,054.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,275.08, 65,238.33 and 26,054.34 is: 35,954.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,275.08 : 65,238.33 = 26,054.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,275.08/65,238.33 = 26,054.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,275.08x = 65,238.33 × 26,054.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,275.08x = 1,699,741,630.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,699,741,630.85/47,275.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,954.28

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