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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,811.56, 71,737.52 and 25,619

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,811.56, 71,737.52 and 25,619 is: 38,439.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,811.56 : 71,737.52 = 25,619 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,811.56/71,737.52 = 25,619/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,811.56x = 71,737.52 × 25,619
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,811.56x = 1,837,843,524.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,837,843,524.88/47,811.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,439.31

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