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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,221.92, 65,162.88 and 25,999.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,221.92, 65,162.88 and 25,999.20 is: 35,877.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,221.92 : 65,162.88 = 25,999.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,221.92/65,162.88 = 25,999.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,221.92x = 65,162.88 × 25,999.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,221.92x = 1,694,182,749.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,694,182,749.70/47,221.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,877.04

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