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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,218.92, 65,161.86 and 25,997.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,218.92, 65,161.86 and 25,997.64 is: 35,876.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,218.92 : 65,161.86 = 25,997.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,218.92/65,161.86 = 25,997.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,218.92x = 65,161.86 × 25,997.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,218.92x = 1,694,054,578.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,694,054,578.01/47,218.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,876.61

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