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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,287.89, 65,256.48 and 25,777.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,287.89, 65,256.48 and 25,777.87 is: 35,573.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,287.89 : 65,256.48 = 25,777.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,287.89/65,256.48 = 25,777.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,287.89x = 65,256.48 × 25,777.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,287.89x = 1,682,173,058.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682,173,058.10/47,287.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,573.02

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