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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,462.64, 71,204.76 and 25,264.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,462.64, 71,204.76 and 25,264.32 is: 37,902.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,462.64 : 71,204.76 = 25,264.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,462.64/71,204.76 = 25,264.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,462.64x = 71,204.76 × 25,264.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,462.64x = 1,798,939,842.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,798,939,842.16/47,462.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,902.23

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