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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,640.64, 71,431.94 and 25,169.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,640.64, 71,431.94 and 25,169.22 is: 37,738.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,640.64 : 71,431.94 = 25,169.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,640.64/71,431.94 = 25,169.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,640.64x = 71,431.94 × 25,169.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,640.64x = 1,797,886,212.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,797,886,212.89/47,640.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,738.50

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