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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,734.38, 71,621.82 and 25,542

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,734.38, 71,621.82 and 25,542 is: 38,323.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,734.38 : 71,621.82 = 25,542 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,734.38/71,621.82 = 25,542/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,734.38x = 71,621.82 × 25,542
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,734.38x = 1,829,364,526.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,829,364,526.44/47,734.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,323.84

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