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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,221.52, 65,163.22 and 25,996.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,221.52, 65,163.22 and 25,996.68 is: 35,874.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,221.52 : 65,163.22 = 25,996.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,221.52/65,163.22 = 25,996.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,221.52x = 65,163.22 × 25,996.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,221.52x = 1,694,027,313.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,694,027,313.12/47,221.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,874.06

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