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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,368.23, 71,031.67 and 25,176.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,368.23, 71,031.67 and 25,176.27 is: 37,753.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,368.23 : 71,031.67 = 25,176.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,368.23/71,031.67 = 25,176.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,368.23x = 71,031.67 × 25,176.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,368.23x = 1,788,312,502.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,788,312,502.47/47,368.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,753.42

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