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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,487.72, 71,168.66 and 25,253.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,487.72, 71,168.66 and 25,253.22 is: 37,846.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,487.72 : 71,168.66 = 25,253.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,487.72/71,168.66 = 25,253.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,487.72x = 71,168.66 × 25,253.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,487.72x = 1,797,237,828.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,797,237,828.09/47,487.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,846.37

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