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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,825.24, 65,942.48 and 32,725.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,825.24, 65,942.48 and 32,725.22 is: 45,122.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,825.24 : 65,942.48 = 32,725.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,825.24/65,942.48 = 32,725.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,825.24x = 65,942.48 × 32,725.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,825.24x = 2,157,982,165.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,157,982,165.35/47,825.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,122.24

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