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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,284.99, 65,253.28 and 26,064.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,284.99, 65,253.28 and 26,064.70 is: 35,969.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,284.99 : 65,253.28 = 26,064.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,284.99/65,253.28 = 26,064.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,284.99x = 65,253.28 × 26,064.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,284.99x = 1,700,807,167.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,700,807,167.22/47,284.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,969.28

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