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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,287.83, 65,257.66 and 26,067.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,287.83, 65,257.66 and 26,067.86 is: 35,973.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,287.83 : 65,257.66 = 26,067.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,287.83/65,257.66 = 26,067.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,287.83x = 65,257.66 × 26,067.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,287.83x = 1,701,127,544.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,701,127,544.81/47,287.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,973.90

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