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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,416.35, 71,134.80 and 25,226.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,416.35, 71,134.80 and 25,226.52 is: 37,845.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,416.35 : 71,134.80 = 25,226.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,416.35/71,134.80 = 25,226.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,416.35x = 71,134.80 × 25,226.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,416.35x = 1,794,483,454.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,794,483,454.90/47,416.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,845.25

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