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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,284.49, 65,251.69 and 25,774.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,284.49, 65,251.69 and 25,774.43 is: 35,568.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,284.49 : 65,251.69 = 25,774.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,284.49/65,251.69 = 25,774.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,284.49x = 65,251.69 × 25,774.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,284.49x = 1,681,824,725.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,681,824,725.59/47,284.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,568.21

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