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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,461.76, 71,220.48 and 25,291.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,461.76, 71,220.48 and 25,291.52 is: 37,952.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,461.76 : 71,220.48 = 25,291.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,461.76/71,220.48 = 25,291.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,461.76x = 71,220.48 × 25,291.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,461.76x = 1,801,274,194.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,801,274,194.33/47,461.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,952.12

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