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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,511.73, 71,246.54 and 25,320.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,511.73, 71,246.54 and 25,320.97 is: 37,970.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,511.73 : 71,246.54 = 25,320.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,511.73/71,246.54 = 25,320.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,511.73x = 71,246.54 × 25,320.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,511.73x = 1,804,031,375.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,804,031,375.34/47,511.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,970.23

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