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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,233.76, 65,182.64 and 25,723.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,233.76, 65,182.64 and 25,723.53 is: 35,498.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,233.76 : 65,182.64 = 25,723.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,233.76/65,182.64 = 25,723.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,233.76x = 65,182.64 × 25,723.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,233.76x = 1,676,727,466.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,676,727,466.90/47,233.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,498.50

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