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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,465.02, 71,208.33 and 25,266.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,465.02, 71,208.33 and 25,266.70 is: 37,905.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,465.02 : 71,208.33 = 25,266.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,465.02/71,208.33 = 25,266.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,465.02x = 71,208.33 × 25,266.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,465.02x = 1,799,199,511.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,799,199,511.61/47,465.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,905.80

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