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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,214.39, 65,153.39 and 25,989.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,214.39, 65,153.39 and 25,989.51 is: 35,864.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,214.39 : 65,153.39 = 25,989.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,214.39/65,153.39 = 25,989.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,214.39x = 65,153.39 × 25,989.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,214.39x = 1,693,304,550.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,693,304,550.99/47,214.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,864.16

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