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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,425.62, 71,117.35 and 25,234.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,425.62, 71,117.35 and 25,234.32 is: 37,840.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,425.62 : 71,117.35 = 25,234.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,425.62/71,117.35 = 25,234.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,425.62x = 71,117.35 × 25,234.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,425.62x = 1,794,597,967.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,794,597,967.45/47,425.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,840.26

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