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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,942.52, 71,934.55 and 25,729.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,942.52, 71,934.55 and 25,729.95 is: 38,606.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,942.52 : 71,934.55 = 25,729.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,942.52/71,934.55 = 25,729.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,942.52x = 71,934.55 × 25,729.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,942.52x = 1,850,872,580.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,850,872,580.20/47,942.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,606.08

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