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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,369.23, 71,033.17 and 25,177.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,369.23, 71,033.17 and 25,177.27 is: 37,754.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,369.23 : 71,033.17 = 25,177.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,369.23/71,033.17 = 25,177.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,369.23x = 71,033.17 × 25,177.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,369.23x = 1,788,421,300.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,788,421,300.05/47,369.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,754.92

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