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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,276.19, 65,240.91 and 26,055

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,276.19, 65,240.91 and 26,055 is: 35,955.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,276.19 : 65,240.91 = 26,055 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,276.19/65,240.91 = 26,055/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,276.19x = 65,240.91 × 26,055
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,276.19x = 1,699,851,910.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,699,851,910.05/47,276.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,955.77

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