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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,281.72, 65,250.66 and 26,062.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,281.72, 65,250.66 and 26,062.60 is: 35,967.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,281.72 : 65,250.66 = 26,062.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,281.72/65,250.66 = 26,062.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,281.72x = 65,250.66 × 26,062.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,281.72x = 1,700,601,851.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,700,601,851.32/47,281.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,967.43

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