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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,266.68, 65,227.17 and 25,756.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,266.68, 65,227.17 and 25,756.61 is: 35,543.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,266.68 : 65,227.17 = 25,756.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,266.68/65,227.17 = 25,756.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,266.68x = 65,227.17 × 25,756.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,266.68x = 1,680,030,794.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,680,030,794.15/47,266.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,543.66

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