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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,150.28, 65,066.09 and 25,929.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,150.28, 65,066.09 and 25,929.54 is: 35,782.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,150.28 : 65,066.09 = 25,929.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,150.28/65,066.09 = 25,929.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,150.28x = 65,066.09 × 25,929.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,150.28x = 1,687,133,836.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,687,133,836.65/47,150.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,782.06

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