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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,297.54, 70,953.60 and 16,125.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,297.54, 70,953.60 and 16,125.50 is: 24,190.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,297.54 : 70,953.60 = 16,125.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,297.54/70,953.60 = 16,125.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,297.54x = 70,953.60 × 16,125.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,297.54x = 1,144,162,276.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,144,162,276.80/47,297.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,190.74

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