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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,488.72, 71,170.16 and 25,254.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,488.72, 71,170.16 and 25,254.22 is: 37,847.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,488.72 : 71,170.16 = 25,254.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,488.72/71,170.16 = 25,254.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,488.72x = 71,170.16 × 25,254.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,488.72x = 1,797,346,878.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,797,346,878.08/47,488.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,847.87

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