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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,259.18, 70,895.96 and 16,087.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,259.18, 70,895.96 and 16,087.14 is: 24,133.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,259.18 : 70,895.96 = 16,087.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,259.18/70,895.96 = 16,087.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,259.18x = 70,895.96 × 16,087.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,259.18x = 1,140,513,153.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,140,513,153.52/47,259.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,133.16

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