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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,309.96, 70,985.92 and 25,117.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,309.96, 70,985.92 and 25,117.98 is: 37,688.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,309.96 : 70,985.92 = 25,117.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,309.96/70,985.92 = 25,117.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,309.96x = 70,985.92 × 25,117.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,309.96x = 1,783,022,918.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,783,022,918.84/47,309.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,688.11

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