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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,220.62, 65,164.33 and 25,999.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,220.62, 65,164.33 and 25,999.88 is: 35,879.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,220.62 : 65,164.33 = 25,999.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,220.62/65,164.33 = 25,999.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,220.62x = 65,164.33 × 25,999.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,220.62x = 1,694,264,760.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,694,264,760.28/47,220.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,879.77

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