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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,423.49, 71,114.28 and 25,231.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,423.49, 71,114.28 and 25,231.60 is: 37,836.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,423.49 : 71,114.28 = 25,231.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,423.49/71,114.28 = 25,231.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,423.49x = 71,114.28 × 25,231.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,423.49x = 1,794,327,067.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,794,327,067.25/47,423.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,836.25

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