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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,275.29, 65,238.24 and 25,764.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,275.29, 65,238.24 and 25,764.59 is: 35,554.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,275.29 : 65,238.24 = 25,764.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,275.29/65,238.24 = 25,764.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,275.29x = 65,238.24 × 25,764.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,275.29x = 1,680,836,765.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,680,836,765.63/47,275.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,554.23

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