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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,223.09, 65,167.77 and 25,712.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,223.09, 65,167.77 and 25,712.49 is: 35,483.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,223.09 : 65,167.77 = 25,712.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,223.09/65,167.77 = 25,712.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,223.09x = 65,167.77 × 25,712.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,223.09x = 1,675,625,634.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,675,625,634.45/47,223.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,483.18

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