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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,268, 65,227.74 and 25,757.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,268, 65,227.74 and 25,757.82 is: 35,544.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,268 : 65,227.74 = 25,757.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,268/65,227.74 = 25,757.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,268x = 65,227.74 × 25,757.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,268x = 1,680,124,385.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,680,124,385.93/47,268
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,544.65

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