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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,469.66, 71,215.26 and 25,271.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,469.66, 71,215.26 and 25,271.34 is: 37,912.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,469.66 : 71,215.26 = 25,271.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,469.66/71,215.26 = 25,271.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,469.66x = 71,215.26 × 25,271.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,469.66x = 1,799,705,048.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,799,705,048.65/47,469.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,912.74

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