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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,132.36, 65,042.88 and 25,913

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,132.36, 65,042.88 and 25,913 is: 35,760.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,132.36 : 65,042.88 = 25,913 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,132.36/65,042.88 = 25,913/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,132.36x = 65,042.88 × 25,913
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,132.36x = 1,685,456,149.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,685,456,149.44/47,132.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,760.06

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