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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,287.97, 65,257.49 and 25,777.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,287.97, 65,257.49 and 25,777.89 is: 35,573.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,287.97 : 65,257.49 = 25,777.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,287.97/65,257.49 = 25,777.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,287.97x = 65,257.49 × 25,777.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,287.97x = 1,682,200,270.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682,200,270.01/47,287.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,573.54

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