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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,371.26, 71,051.82 and 25,161.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,371.26, 71,051.82 and 25,161.06 is: 37,738.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,371.26 : 71,051.82 = 25,161.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,371.26/71,051.82 = 25,161.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,371.26x = 71,051.82 × 25,161.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,371.26x = 1,787,739,106.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,787,739,106.13/47,371.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,738.90

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