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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,536.77, 71,315.97 and 25,338.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,536.77, 71,315.97 and 25,338.45 is: 38,013.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,536.77 : 71,315.97 = 25,338.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,536.77/71,315.97 = 25,338.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,536.77x = 71,315.97 × 25,338.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,536.77x = 1,807,036,140.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,807,036,140.05/47,536.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,013.44

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