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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,427.77, 71,120.81 and 25,235.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,427.77, 71,120.81 and 25,235.87 is: 37,842.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,427.77 : 71,120.81 = 25,235.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,427.77/71,120.81 = 25,235.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,427.77x = 71,120.81 × 25,235.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,427.77x = 1,794,795,781.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,794,795,781.89/47,427.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,842.72

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