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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,284.97, 65,253.68 and 26,064.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,284.97, 65,253.68 and 26,064.99 is: 35,969.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,284.97 : 65,253.68 = 26,064.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,284.97/65,253.68 = 26,064.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,284.97x = 65,253.68 × 26,064.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,284.97x = 1,700,836,386.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,700,836,386.34/47,284.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,969.92

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