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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,281.12, 65,248.40 and 26,061.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,281.12, 65,248.40 and 26,061.20 is: 35,964.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,281.12 : 65,248.40 = 26,061.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,281.12/65,248.40 = 26,061.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,281.12x = 65,248.40 × 26,061.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,281.12x = 1,700,451,602.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,700,451,602.08/47,281.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,964.71

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