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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,127.18, 65,034.59 and 25,906.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,127.18, 65,034.59 and 25,906.80 is: 35,750.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,127.18 : 65,034.59 = 25,906.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,127.18/65,034.59 = 25,906.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,127.18x = 65,034.59 × 25,906.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,127.18x = 1,684,837,986.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,684,837,986.68/47,127.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,750.88

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