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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,641.94, 71,505.74 and 25,474.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,641.94, 71,505.74 and 25,474.26 is: 38,234.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,641.94 : 71,505.74 = 25,474.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,641.94/71,505.74 = 25,474.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,641.94x = 71,505.74 × 25,474.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,641.94x = 1,821,555,684.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,821,555,684.88/47,641.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,234.29

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