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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,524.24, 71,223.42 and 25,289.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,524.24, 71,223.42 and 25,289.68 is: 37,901.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,524.24 : 71,223.42 = 25,289.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,524.24/71,223.42 = 25,289.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,524.24x = 71,223.42 × 25,289.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,524.24x = 1,801,217,500.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,801,217,500.31/47,524.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,901.03

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