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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,290.55, 65,261.40 and 26,070.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,290.55, 65,261.40 and 26,070.58 is: 35,977.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,290.55 : 65,261.40 = 26,070.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,290.55/65,261.40 = 26,070.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,290.55x = 65,261.40 × 26,070.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,290.55x = 1,701,402,386.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,701,402,386.46/47,290.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,977.64

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