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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,031.98, 64,905.33 and 25,811.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,031.98, 64,905.33 and 25,811.06 is: 35,619.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,031.98 : 64,905.33 = 25,811.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,031.98/64,905.33 = 25,811.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,031.98x = 64,905.33 × 25,811.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,031.98x = 1,675,275,366.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,675,275,366.95/47,031.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,619.92

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