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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,739.63, 71,629.71 and 25,547.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,739.63, 71,629.71 and 25,547.25 is: 38,331.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,739.63 : 71,629.71 = 25,547.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,739.63/71,629.71 = 25,547.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,739.63x = 71,629.71 × 25,547.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,739.63x = 1,829,942,108.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,829,942,108.80/47,739.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,331.72

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