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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,425.41, 71,181.18 and 25,257.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,425.41, 71,181.18 and 25,257.60 is: 37,909.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,425.41 : 71,181.18 = 25,257.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,425.41/71,181.18 = 25,257.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,425.41x = 71,181.18 × 25,257.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,425.41x = 1,797,865,771.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,797,865,771.97/47,425.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,909.34

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