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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,009.33, 70,447.70 and 25,958.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,009.33, 70,447.70 and 25,958.85 is: 38,901.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,009.33 : 70,447.70 = 25,958.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,009.33/70,447.70 = 25,958.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,009.33x = 70,447.70 × 25,958.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,009.33x = 1,828,741,474.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,828,741,474.13/47,009.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,901.67

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