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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,295.21, 65,266.50 and 25,785.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,295.21, 65,266.50 and 25,785.18 is: 35,583.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,295.21 : 65,266.50 = 25,785.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,295.21/65,266.50 = 25,785.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,295.21x = 65,266.50 × 25,785.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,295.21x = 1,682,908,450.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682,908,450.47/47,295.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,583.06

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