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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,664.56, 71,423.90 and 25,481.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,664.56, 71,423.90 and 25,481.08 is: 38,182.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,664.56 : 71,423.90 = 25,481.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,664.56/71,423.90 = 25,481.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,664.56x = 71,423.90 × 25,481.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,664.56x = 1,819,958,109.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,819,958,109.81/47,664.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,182.63

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