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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,517.98, 71,255.90 and 25,327.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,517.98, 71,255.90 and 25,327.22 is: 37,979.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,517.98 : 71,255.90 = 25,327.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,517.98/71,255.90 = 25,327.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,517.98x = 71,255.90 × 25,327.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,517.98x = 1,804,713,855.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,804,713,855.60/47,517.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,979.60

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