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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,235.70, 65,183.93 and 25,724.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,235.70, 65,183.93 and 25,724.96 is: 35,499.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,235.70 : 65,183.93 = 25,724.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,235.70/65,183.93 = 25,724.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,235.70x = 65,183.93 × 25,724.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,235.70x = 1,676,853,950.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,676,853,950.61/47,235.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,499.72

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