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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,011.97, 70,451.66 and 25,961.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,011.97, 70,451.66 and 25,961.49 is: 38,905.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,011.97 : 70,451.66 = 25,961.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,011.97/70,451.66 = 25,961.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,011.97x = 70,451.66 × 25,961.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,011.97x = 1,829,030,066.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,829,030,066.57/47,011.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,905.62

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