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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,357.76, 70,977.24 and 25,116.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,357.76, 70,977.24 and 25,116.24 is: 37,642.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,357.76 : 70,977.24 = 25,116.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,357.76/70,977.24 = 25,116.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,357.76x = 70,977.24 × 25,116.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,357.76x = 1,782,681,394.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,782,681,394.38/47,357.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,642.86

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