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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,456.73, 71,164.44 and 25,265.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,456.73, 71,164.44 and 25,265.16 is: 37,886.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,456.73 : 71,164.44 = 25,265.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,456.73/71,164.44 = 25,265.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,456.73x = 71,164.44 × 25,265.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,456.73x = 1,797,980,962.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,797,980,962.91/47,456.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,886.74

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