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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,430.56, 71,156.10 and 25,240.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,430.56, 71,156.10 and 25,240.69 is: 37,866.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,430.56 : 71,156.10 = 25,240.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,430.56/71,156.10 = 25,240.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,430.56x = 71,156.10 × 25,240.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,430.56x = 1,796,028,705.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,796,028,705.93/47,430.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,866.49

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