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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,309.31, 70,984.89 and 25,117.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,309.31, 70,984.89 and 25,117.32 is: 37,687.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,309.31 : 70,984.89 = 25,117.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,309.31/70,984.89 = 25,117.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,309.31x = 70,984.89 × 25,117.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,309.31x = 1,782,950,197.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,782,950,197.29/47,309.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,687.09

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