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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,284.59, 70,943.08 and 16,141.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,284.59, 70,943.08 and 16,141.71 is: 24,218.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,284.59 : 70,943.08 = 16,141.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,284.59/70,943.08 = 16,141.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,284.59x = 70,943.08 × 16,141.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,284.59x = 1,145,142,623.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,145,142,623.87/47,284.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,218.09

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