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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,275.59, 65,239.98 and 26,054.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,275.59, 65,239.98 and 26,054.88 is: 35,955.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,275.59 : 65,239.98 = 26,054.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,275.59/65,239.98 = 26,054.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,275.59x = 65,239.98 × 26,054.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,275.59x = 1,699,819,850.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,699,819,850.10/47,275.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,955.55

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