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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,004, 64,865.52 and 25,783.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,004, 64,865.52 and 25,783.32 is: 35,580.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,004 : 64,865.52 = 25,783.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,004/64,865.52 = 25,783.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,004x = 64,865.52 × 25,783.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,004x = 1,672,448,459.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,672,448,459.13/47,004
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,580.98

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