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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,033.81, 70,487.15 and 25,942.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,033.81, 70,487.15 and 25,942.24 is: 38,878.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,033.81 : 70,487.15 = 25,942.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,033.81/70,487.15 = 25,942.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,033.81x = 70,487.15 × 25,942.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,033.81x = 1,828,594,520.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,828,594,520.61/47,033.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,878.30

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