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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,211.22, 65,151.41 and 25,990.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,211.22, 65,151.41 and 25,990.48 is: 35,866.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,211.22 : 65,151.41 = 25,990.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,211.22/65,151.41 = 25,990.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,211.22x = 65,151.41 × 25,990.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,211.22x = 1,693,316,680.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,693,316,680.98/47,211.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,866.83

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