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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,284.23, 65,251.35 and 25,774.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,284.23, 65,251.35 and 25,774.18 is: 35,567.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,284.23 : 65,251.35 = 25,774.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,284.23/65,251.35 = 25,774.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,284.23x = 65,251.35 × 25,774.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,284.23x = 1,681,800,040.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,681,800,040.14/47,284.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,567.88

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