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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,429.81, 71,154.98 and 25,239.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,429.81, 71,154.98 and 25,239.93 is: 37,865.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,429.81 : 71,154.98 = 25,239.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,429.81/71,154.98 = 25,239.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,429.81x = 71,154.98 × 25,239.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,429.81x = 1,795,946,714.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,795,946,714.35/47,429.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,865.36

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