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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,430.06, 71,155.35 and 25,240.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,430.06, 71,155.35 and 25,240.19 is: 37,865.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,430.06 : 71,155.35 = 25,240.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,430.06/71,155.35 = 25,240.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,430.06x = 71,155.35 × 25,240.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,430.06x = 1,795,974,197.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,795,974,197.74/47,430.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,865.74

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