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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,449.44, 71,303.49 and 25,278.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,449.44, 71,303.49 and 25,278.66 is: 37,986.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,449.44 : 71,303.49 = 25,278.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,449.44/71,303.49 = 25,278.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,449.44x = 71,303.49 × 25,278.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,449.44x = 1,802,456,680.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,802,456,680.52/47,449.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,986.89

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