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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,285.15, 65,253.12 and 25,774.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,285.15, 65,253.12 and 25,774.51 is: 35,568.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,285.15 : 65,253.12 = 25,774.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,285.15/65,253.12 = 25,774.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,285.15x = 65,253.12 × 25,774.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,285.15x = 1,681,866,738.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,681,866,738.83/47,285.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,568.60

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