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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,966.37, 71,955.68 and 25,749.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,966.37, 71,955.68 and 25,749.27 is: 38,627.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,966.37 : 71,955.68 = 25,749.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,966.37/71,955.68 = 25,749.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,966.37x = 71,955.68 × 25,749.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,966.37x = 1,852,806,103.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,852,806,103.61/47,966.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,627.19

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