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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,033.72, 64,908.10 and 25,814.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,033.72, 64,908.10 and 25,814.14 is: 35,624.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,033.72 : 64,908.10 = 25,814.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,033.72/64,908.10 = 25,814.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,033.72x = 64,908.10 × 25,814.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,033.72x = 1,675,546,780.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,675,546,780.53/47,033.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,624.37

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