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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,262.81, 70,905.26 and 16,098.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,262.81, 70,905.26 and 16,098.06 is: 24,150.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,262.81 : 70,905.26 = 16,098.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,262.81/70,905.26 = 16,098.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,262.81x = 70,905.26 × 16,098.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,262.81x = 1,141,437,129.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,141,437,129.80/47,262.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,150.85

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