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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,467.02, 71,211.33 and 25,268.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,467.02, 71,211.33 and 25,268.70 is: 37,908.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,467.02 : 71,211.33 = 25,268.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,467.02/71,211.33 = 25,268.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,467.02x = 71,211.33 × 25,268.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,467.02x = 1,799,417,734.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,799,417,734.37/47,467.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,908.80

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