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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,271.98, 65,235.35 and 25,761.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,271.98, 65,235.35 and 25,761.73 is: 35,551.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,271.98 : 65,235.35 = 25,761.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,271.98/65,235.35 = 25,761.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,271.98x = 65,235.35 × 25,761.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,271.98x = 1,680,575,548.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,680,575,548.21/47,271.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,551.20

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