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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,211.27, 65,151.99 and 25,990.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,211.27, 65,151.99 and 25,990.89 is: 35,867.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,211.27 : 65,151.99 = 25,990.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,211.27/65,151.99 = 25,990.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,211.27x = 65,151.99 × 25,990.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,211.27x = 1,693,358,205.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,693,358,205.37/47,211.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,867.67

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