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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,332.96, 71,020.50 and 25,140.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,332.96, 71,020.50 and 25,140.94 is: 37,722.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,332.96 : 71,020.50 = 25,140.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,332.96/71,020.50 = 25,140.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,332.96x = 71,020.50 × 25,140.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,332.96x = 1,785,522,129.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,785,522,129.27/47,332.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,722.60

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