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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,741.93, 71,656.66 and 25,580.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,741.93, 71,656.66 and 25,580.33 is: 38,393.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,741.93 : 71,656.66 = 25,580.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,741.93/71,656.66 = 25,580.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,741.93x = 71,656.66 × 25,580.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,741.93x = 1,833,001,009.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,833,001,009.50/47,741.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,393.94

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