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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,466.02, 71,209.83 and 25,267.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,466.02, 71,209.83 and 25,267.70 is: 37,907.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,466.02 : 71,209.83 = 25,267.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,466.02/71,209.83 = 25,267.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,466.02x = 71,209.83 × 25,267.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,466.02x = 1,799,308,621.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,799,308,621.49/47,466.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,907.30

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