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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,284.89, 65,252.35 and 25,774.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,284.89, 65,252.35 and 25,774.86 is: 35,568.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,284.89 : 65,252.35 = 25,774.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,284.89/65,252.35 = 25,774.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,284.89x = 65,252.35 × 25,774.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,284.89x = 1,681,870,185.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,681,870,185.92/47,284.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,568.87

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