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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,329.56, 71,007.30 and 16,167.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,329.56, 71,007.30 and 16,167.24 is: 24,255.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,329.56 : 71,007.30 = 16,167.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,329.56/71,007.30 = 16,167.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,329.56x = 71,007.30 × 16,167.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,329.56x = 1,147,992,060.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,147,992,060.85/47,329.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,255.29

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