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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,515.98, 71,252.91 and 25,325.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,515.98, 71,252.91 and 25,325.22 is: 37,976.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,515.98 : 71,252.91 = 25,325.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,515.98/71,252.91 = 25,325.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,515.98x = 71,252.91 × 25,325.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,515.98x = 1,804,495,621.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,804,495,621.39/47,515.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,976.61

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