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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,187.16, 65,118.26 and 25,966

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,187.16, 65,118.26 and 25,966 is: 35,833.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,187.16 : 65,118.26 = 25,966 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,187.16/65,118.26 = 25,966/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,187.16x = 65,118.26 × 25,966
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,187.16x = 1,690,860,739.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,690,860,739.16/47,187.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,833.07

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