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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,583.70, 71,354.91 and 25,392.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,583.70, 71,354.91 and 25,392.22 is: 38,077.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,583.70 : 71,354.91 = 25,392.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,583.70/71,354.91 = 25,392.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,583.70x = 71,354.91 × 25,392.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,583.70x = 1,811,859,572.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,811,859,572.80/47,583.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,077.32

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