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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,466.65, 71,210.77 and 25,268.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,466.65, 71,210.77 and 25,268.33 is: 37,908.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,466.65 : 71,210.77 = 25,268.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,466.65/71,210.77 = 25,268.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,466.65x = 71,210.77 × 25,268.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,466.65x = 1,799,376,879.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,799,376,879.86/47,466.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,908.24

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