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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,307.96, 70,982.91 and 25,115.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,307.96, 70,982.91 and 25,115.99 is: 37,685.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,307.96 : 70,982.91 = 25,115.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,307.96/70,982.91 = 25,115.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,307.96x = 70,982.91 × 25,115.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,307.96x = 1,782,805,702.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,782,805,702.82/47,307.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,685.11

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