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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,159.36, 65,081.04 and 25,940

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,159.36, 65,081.04 and 25,940 is: 35,797.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,159.36 : 65,081.04 = 25,940 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,159.36/65,081.04 = 25,940/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,159.36x = 65,081.04 × 25,940
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,159.36x = 1,688,202,177.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,688,202,177.60/47,159.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,797.82

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