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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,741.63, 71,632.70 and 25,549.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,741.63, 71,632.70 and 25,549.25 is: 38,334.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,741.63 : 71,632.70 = 25,549.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,741.63/71,632.70 = 25,549.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,741.63x = 71,632.70 × 25,549.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,741.63x = 1,830,161,760.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,830,161,760.48/47,741.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,334.71

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