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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,225.58, 65,126.37 and 36,453.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,225.58, 65,126.37 and 36,453.25 is: 50,270.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,225.58 : 65,126.37 = 36,453.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,225.58/65,126.37 = 36,453.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,225.58x = 65,126.37 × 36,453.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,225.58x = 2,374,067,847.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,374,067,847.20/47,225.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,270.80

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