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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,730.33, 71,571 and 25,253.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,730.33, 71,571 and 25,253.13 is: 37,866.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,730.33 : 71,571 = 25,253.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,730.33/71,571 = 25,253.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,730.33x = 71,571 × 25,253.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,730.33x = 1,807,391,767.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,807,391,767.23/47,730.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,866.74

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