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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,297.61, 65,271.56 and 25,787.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,297.61, 65,271.56 and 25,787.52 is: 35,587.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,297.61 : 65,271.56 = 25,787.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,297.61/65,271.56 = 25,787.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,297.61x = 65,271.56 × 25,787.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,297.61x = 1,683,191,529.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,683,191,529.99/47,297.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,587.24

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