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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,719.47, 71,554.74 and 25,242.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,719.47, 71,554.74 and 25,242.29 is: 37,850.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,719.47 : 71,554.74 = 25,242.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,719.47/71,554.74 = 25,242.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,719.47x = 71,554.74 × 25,242.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,719.47x = 1,806,205,045.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,806,205,045.52/47,719.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,850.48

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