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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,223, 70,834.77 and 16,058.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,223, 70,834.77 and 16,058.52 is: 24,087.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,223 : 70,834.77 = 16,058.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,223/70,834.77 = 16,058.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,223x = 70,834.77 × 16,058.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,223x = 1,137,501,570.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,137,501,570.74/47,223
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,087.87

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