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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,284.56, 70,926.84 and 16,119

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,284.56, 70,926.84 and 16,119 is: 24,178.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,284.56 : 70,926.84 = 16,119 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,284.56/70,926.84 = 16,119/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,284.56x = 70,926.84 × 16,119
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,284.56x = 1,143,269,733.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,143,269,733.96/47,284.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,178.50

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