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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,414.48, 71,131.97 and 25,224.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,414.48, 71,131.97 and 25,224.63 is: 37,842.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,414.48 : 71,131.97 = 25,224.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,414.48/71,131.97 = 25,224.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,414.48x = 71,131.97 × 25,224.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,414.48x = 1,794,277,820.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,794,277,820.86/47,414.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,842.40

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