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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,189.54, 70,784.87 and 16,027.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,189.54, 70,784.87 and 16,027.22 is: 24,041.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,189.54 : 70,784.87 = 16,027.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,189.54/70,784.87 = 16,027.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,189.54x = 70,784.87 × 16,027.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,189.54x = 1,134,484,684.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,134,484,684.16/47,189.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,041.02

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