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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,162.70, 65,084.01 and 25,942.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,162.70, 65,084.01 and 25,942.26 is: 35,800.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,162.70 : 65,084.01 = 25,942.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,162.70/65,084.01 = 25,942.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,162.70x = 65,084.01 × 25,942.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,162.70x = 1,688,426,309.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,688,426,309.26/47,162.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,800.03

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