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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,246.94, 70,872.04 and 25,030.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,246.94, 70,872.04 and 25,030.26 is: 37,546.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,246.94 : 70,872.04 = 25,030.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,246.94/70,872.04 = 25,030.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,246.94x = 70,872.04 × 25,030.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,246.94x = 1,773,945,587.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,773,945,587.93/47,246.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,546.25

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