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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,197.16, 65,131.96 and 25,976.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,197.16, 65,131.96 and 25,976.44 is: 35,847.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,197.16 : 65,131.96 = 25,976.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,197.16/65,131.96 = 25,976.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,197.16x = 65,131.96 × 25,976.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,197.16x = 1,691,896,451.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,691,896,451.02/47,197.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,847.42

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