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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,424.62, 71,115.86 and 25,233.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,424.62, 71,115.86 and 25,233.32 is: 37,838.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,424.62 : 71,115.86 = 25,233.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,424.62/71,115.86 = 25,233.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,424.62x = 71,115.86 × 25,233.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,424.62x = 1,794,488,770.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,794,488,770.71/47,424.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,838.76

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