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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,472.21, 71,145.44 and 25,237.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,472.21, 71,145.44 and 25,237.71 is: 37,823.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,472.21 : 71,145.44 = 25,237.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,472.21/71,145.44 = 25,237.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,472.21x = 71,145.44 × 25,237.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,472.21x = 1,795,547,951.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,795,547,951.00/47,472.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,823.14

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