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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,468.27, 71,213.21 and 25,269.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,468.27, 71,213.21 and 25,269.95 is: 37,910.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,468.27 : 71,213.21 = 25,269.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,468.27/71,213.21 = 25,269.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,468.27x = 71,213.21 × 25,269.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,468.27x = 1,799,554,256.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,799,554,256.04/47,468.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,910.68

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