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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,217.79, 65,160.98 and 25,997.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,217.79, 65,160.98 and 25,997.81 is: 35,877.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,217.79 : 65,160.98 = 25,997.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,217.79/65,160.98 = 25,997.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,217.79x = 65,160.98 × 25,997.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,217.79x = 1,694,042,858.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,694,042,858.80/47,217.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,877.22

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