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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,284.72, 65,252.48 and 25,774.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,284.72, 65,252.48 and 25,774.46 is: 35,568.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,284.72 : 65,252.48 = 25,774.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,284.72/65,252.48 = 25,774.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,284.72x = 65,252.48 × 25,774.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,284.72x = 1,681,847,435.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,681,847,435.66/47,284.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,568.52

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