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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,324.20, 70,997.10 and 16,159

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,324.20, 70,997.10 and 16,159 is: 24,242.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,324.20 : 70,997.10 = 16,159 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,324.20/70,997.10 = 16,159/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,324.20x = 70,997.10 × 16,159
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,324.20x = 1,147,242,138.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,147,242,138.90/47,324.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,242.19

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