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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,544.46, 71,253.66 and 25,309.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,544.46, 71,253.66 and 25,309.96 is: 37,931.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,544.46 : 71,253.66 = 25,309.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,544.46/71,253.66 = 25,309.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,544.46x = 71,253.66 × 25,309.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,544.46x = 1,803,427,284.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,803,427,284.45/47,544.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,931.39

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