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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,508.48, 71,241.66 and 25,317.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,508.48, 71,241.66 and 25,317.72 is: 37,965.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,508.48 : 71,241.66 = 25,317.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,508.48/71,241.66 = 25,317.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,508.48x = 71,241.66 × 25,317.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,508.48x = 1,803,676,400.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,803,676,400.22/47,508.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,965.36

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