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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,467.40, 71,211.89 and 25,269.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,467.40, 71,211.89 and 25,269.08 is: 37,909.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,467.40 : 71,211.89 = 25,269.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,467.40/71,211.89 = 25,269.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,467.40x = 71,211.89 × 25,269.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,467.40x = 1,799,458,652.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,799,458,652.47/47,467.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,909.36

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