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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,108.24, 65,008.96 and 25,597.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,108.24, 65,008.96 and 25,597.76 is: 35,324.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,108.24 : 65,008.96 = 25,597.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,108.24/65,008.96 = 25,597.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,108.24x = 65,008.96 × 25,597.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,108.24x = 1,664,083,755.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,664,083,755.93/47,108.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,324.69

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