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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,217.27, 65,159.85 and 25,707.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,217.27, 65,159.85 and 25,707.02 is: 35,475.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,217.27 : 65,159.85 = 25,707.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,217.27/65,159.85 = 25,707.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,217.27x = 65,159.85 × 25,707.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,217.27x = 1,675,065,389.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,675,065,389.30/47,217.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,475.69

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