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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,183.62, 65,111.44 and 25,673.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,183.62, 65,111.44 and 25,673.45 is: 35,428.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,183.62 : 65,111.44 = 25,673.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,183.62/65,111.44 = 25,673.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,183.62x = 65,111.44 × 25,673.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,183.62x = 1,671,635,275.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,671,635,275.78/47,183.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,428.30

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