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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,338.21, 65,325.04 and 26,117.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,338.21, 65,325.04 and 26,117.43 is: 36,041.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,338.21 : 65,325.04 = 26,117.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,338.21/65,325.04 = 26,117.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,338.21x = 65,325.04 × 26,117.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,338.21x = 1,706,122,159.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,706,122,159.45/47,338.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,041.12

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