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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,222.98, 65,168.38 and 25,713.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,222.98, 65,168.38 and 25,713.52 is: 35,485.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,222.98 : 65,168.38 = 25,713.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,222.98/65,168.38 = 25,713.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,222.98x = 65,168.38 × 25,713.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,222.98x = 1,675,708,442.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,675,708,442.50/47,222.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,485.02

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