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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,294.56, 70,941.84 and 16,129

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,294.56, 70,941.84 and 16,129 is: 24,193.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,294.56 : 70,941.84 = 16,129 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,294.56/70,941.84 = 16,129/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,294.56x = 70,941.84 × 16,129
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,294.56x = 1,144,220,937.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,144,220,937.36/47,294.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,193.50

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