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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,466.78, 71,210.98 and 25,268.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,466.78, 71,210.98 and 25,268.46 is: 37,908.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,466.78 : 71,210.98 = 25,268.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,466.78/71,210.98 = 25,268.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,466.78x = 71,210.98 × 25,268.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,466.78x = 1,799,391,799.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,799,391,799.69/47,466.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,908.44

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