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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,285.31, 65,254.04 and 26,064.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,285.31, 65,254.04 and 26,064.60 is: 35,969.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,285.31 : 65,254.04 = 26,064.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,285.31/65,254.04 = 26,064.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,285.31x = 65,254.04 × 26,064.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,285.31x = 1,700,820,450.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,700,820,450.98/47,285.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,969.32

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