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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,275.52, 65,241.60 and 26,055.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,275.52, 65,241.60 and 26,055.04 is: 35,956.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,275.52 : 65,241.60 = 26,055.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,275.52/65,241.60 = 26,055.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,275.52x = 65,241.60 × 26,055.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,275.52x = 1,699,872,497.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,699,872,497.66/47,275.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,956.72

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