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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,221.89, 65,167.02 and 25,712.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,221.89, 65,167.02 and 25,712.25 is: 35,483.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,221.89 : 65,167.02 = 25,712.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,221.89/65,167.02 = 25,712.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,221.89x = 65,167.02 × 25,712.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,221.89x = 1,675,590,710.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,675,590,710.00/47,221.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,483.35

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