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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,271.49, 65,233.81 and 25,761.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,271.49, 65,233.81 and 25,761.43 is: 35,550.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,271.49 : 65,233.81 = 25,761.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,271.49/65,233.81 = 25,761.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,271.49x = 65,233.81 × 25,761.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,271.49x = 1,680,516,229.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,680,516,229.95/47,271.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,550.31

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