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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,275.52, 65,237.72 and 26,050.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,275.52, 65,237.72 and 26,050.80 is: 35,948.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,275.52 : 65,237.72 = 26,050.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,275.52/65,237.72 = 26,050.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,275.52x = 65,237.72 × 26,050.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,275.52x = 1,699,494,796.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,699,494,796.18/47,275.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,948.73

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