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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,204.30, 65,142.40 and 25,984

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,204.30, 65,142.40 and 25,984 is: 35,858.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,204.30 : 65,142.40 = 25,984 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,204.30/65,142.40 = 25,984/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,204.30x = 65,142.40 × 25,984
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,204.30x = 1,692,660,121.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,692,660,121.60/47,204.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,858.18

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