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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,247.12, 70,849.98 and 25,055.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,247.12, 70,849.98 and 25,055.46 is: 37,572.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,247.12 : 70,849.98 = 25,055.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,247.12/70,849.98 = 25,055.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,247.12x = 70,849.98 × 25,055.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,247.12x = 1,775,178,839.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,775,178,839.89/47,247.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,572.21

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