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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,464.77, 71,207.97 and 25,266.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,464.77, 71,207.97 and 25,266.45 is: 37,905.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,464.77 : 71,207.97 = 25,266.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,464.77/71,207.97 = 25,266.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,464.77x = 71,207.97 × 25,266.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,464.77x = 1,799,172,613.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,799,172,613.61/47,464.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,905.43

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