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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,279.52, 65,247.12 and 26,059.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,279.52, 65,247.12 and 26,059.04 is: 35,962.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,279.52 : 65,247.12 = 26,059.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,279.52/65,247.12 = 26,059.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,279.52x = 65,247.12 × 26,059.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,279.52x = 1,700,277,309.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,700,277,309.96/47,279.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,962.24

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