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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,731.82, 71,573.27 and 25,254.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,731.82, 71,573.27 and 25,254.63 is: 37,869.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,731.82 : 71,573.27 = 25,254.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,731.82/71,573.27 = 25,254.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,731.82x = 71,573.27 × 25,254.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,731.82x = 1,807,556,325.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,807,556,325.47/47,731.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,869.00

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