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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,333.96, 71,022 and 25,141.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,333.96, 71,022 and 25,141.94 is: 37,724.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,333.96 : 71,022 = 25,141.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,333.96/71,022 = 25,141.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,333.96x = 71,022 × 25,141.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,333.96x = 1,785,630,862.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,785,630,862.68/47,333.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,724.10

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