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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,215.53, 65,161.11 and 25,998.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,215.53, 65,161.11 and 25,998.59 is: 35,880.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,215.53 : 65,161.11 = 25,998.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,215.53/65,161.11 = 25,998.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,215.53x = 65,161.11 × 25,998.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,215.53x = 1,694,096,982.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,694,096,982.83/47,215.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,880.08

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