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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,488.77, 71,243.96 and 25,290.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,488.77, 71,243.96 and 25,290.45 is: 37,941.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,488.77 : 71,243.96 = 25,290.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,488.77/71,243.96 = 25,290.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,488.77x = 71,243.96 × 25,290.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,488.77x = 1,801,791,681.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,801,791,681.73/47,488.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,941.43

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