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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,301.66, 70,954.32 and 16,136.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,301.66, 70,954.32 and 16,136.91 is: 24,205.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,301.66 : 70,954.32 = 16,136.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,301.66/70,954.32 = 16,136.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,301.66x = 70,954.32 × 16,136.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,301.66x = 1,144,983,475.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,144,983,475.95/47,301.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,205.99

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