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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,159.70, 65,079.87 and 25,939.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,159.70, 65,079.87 and 25,939.26 is: 35,795.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,159.70 : 65,079.87 = 25,939.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,159.70/65,079.87 = 25,939.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,159.70x = 65,079.87 × 25,939.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,159.70x = 1,688,123,668.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,688,123,668.70/47,159.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,795.89

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