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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,473.34, 71,147.13 and 25,238.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,473.34, 71,147.13 and 25,238.84 is: 37,824.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,473.34 : 71,147.13 = 25,238.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,473.34/71,147.13 = 25,238.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,473.34x = 71,147.13 × 25,238.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,473.34x = 1,795,670,580.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,795,670,580.15/47,473.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,824.82

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