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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,214.53, 65,159.73 and 25,997.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,214.53, 65,159.73 and 25,997.59 is: 35,878.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,214.53 : 65,159.73 = 25,997.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,214.53/65,159.73 = 25,997.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,214.53x = 65,159.73 × 25,997.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,214.53x = 1,693,995,489.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,693,995,489.26/47,214.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,878.69

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