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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,287.74, 65,256.21 and 25,777.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,287.74, 65,256.21 and 25,777.71 is: 35,572.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,287.74 : 65,256.21 = 25,777.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,287.74/65,256.21 = 25,777.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,287.74x = 65,256.21 × 25,777.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,287.74x = 1,682,155,657.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682,155,657.08/47,287.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,572.76

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