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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,295.24, 65,266.52 and 25,785.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,295.24, 65,266.52 and 25,785.20 is: 35,583.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,295.24 : 65,266.52 = 25,785.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,295.24/65,266.52 = 25,785.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,295.24x = 65,266.52 × 25,785.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,295.24x = 1,682,910,271.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682,910,271.50/47,295.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,583.08

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