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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,285.72, 65,253.86 and 25,775.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,285.72, 65,253.86 and 25,775.46 is: 35,569.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,285.72 : 65,253.86 = 25,775.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,285.72/65,253.86 = 25,775.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,285.72x = 65,253.86 × 25,775.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,285.72x = 1,681,948,258.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,681,948,258.28/47,285.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,569.90

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