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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,623.68, 71,410.41 and 25,431.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,623.68, 71,410.41 and 25,431.03 is: 38,133.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,623.68 : 71,410.41 = 25,431.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,623.68/71,410.41 = 25,431.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,623.68x = 71,410.41 × 25,431.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,623.68x = 1,816,040,279.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,816,040,279.02/47,623.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,133.14

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