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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,121.93, 65,029.50 and 25,901.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,121.93, 65,029.50 and 25,901.73 is: 35,745.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,121.93 : 65,029.50 = 25,901.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,121.93/65,029.50 = 25,901.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,121.93x = 65,029.50 × 25,901.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,121.93x = 1,684,376,551.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,684,376,551.04/47,121.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,745.07

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