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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,462.26, 71,322.71 and 25,291.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,462.26, 71,322.71 and 25,291.48 is: 38,006.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,462.26 : 71,322.71 = 25,291.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,462.26/71,322.71 = 25,291.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,462.26x = 71,322.71 × 25,291.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,462.26x = 1,803,856,536.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,803,856,536.90/47,462.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,006.13

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