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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,655.83, 71,459.33 and 25,178.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,655.83, 71,459.33 and 25,178.58 is: 37,754.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,655.83 : 71,459.33 = 25,178.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,655.83/71,459.33 = 25,178.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,655.83x = 71,459.33 × 25,178.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,655.83x = 1,799,244,457.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,799,244,457.15/47,655.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,754.97

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