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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,217.20, 65,160.86 and 25,708.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,217.20, 65,160.86 and 25,708.05 is: 35,477.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,217.20 : 65,160.86 = 25,708.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,217.20/65,160.86 = 25,708.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,217.20x = 65,160.86 × 25,708.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,217.20x = 1,675,158,518.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,675,158,518.38/47,217.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,477.72

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