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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,299.54, 70,949.31 and 16,135.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,299.54, 70,949.31 and 16,135.06 is: 24,202.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,299.54 : 70,949.31 = 16,135.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,299.54/70,949.31 = 16,135.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,299.54x = 70,949.31 × 16,135.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,299.54x = 1,144,771,373.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,144,771,373.81/47,299.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,202.59

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