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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,271.10, 65,233.28 and 25,761.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,271.10, 65,233.28 and 25,761.04 is: 35,549.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,271.10 : 65,233.28 = 25,761.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,271.10/65,233.28 = 25,761.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,271.10x = 65,233.28 × 25,761.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,271.10x = 1,680,477,135.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,680,477,135.41/47,271.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,549.78

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