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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,311.02, 70,967.88 and 16,146

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,311.02, 70,967.88 and 16,146 is: 24,219.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,311.02 : 70,967.88 = 16,146 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,311.02/70,967.88 = 16,146/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,311.02x = 70,967.88 × 16,146
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,311.02x = 1,145,847,390.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,145,847,390.48/47,311.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,219.46

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