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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,675.70, 71,449.86 and 25,140.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,675.70, 71,449.86 and 25,140.42 is: 37,677.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,675.70 : 71,449.86 = 25,140.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,675.70/71,449.86 = 25,140.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,675.70x = 71,449.86 × 25,140.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,675.70x = 1,796,279,489.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,796,279,489.34/47,675.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,677.04

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