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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,292.52, 65,263.34 and 25,782.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,292.52, 65,263.34 and 25,782.20 is: 35,579.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,292.52 : 65,263.34 = 25,782.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,292.52/65,263.34 = 25,782.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,292.52x = 65,263.34 × 25,782.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,292.52x = 1,682,632,484.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682,632,484.55/47,292.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,579.25

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