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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,333.84, 71,011.56 and 16,169.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,333.84, 71,011.56 and 16,169.12 is: 24,257.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,333.84 : 71,011.56 = 16,169.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,333.84/71,011.56 = 16,169.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,333.84x = 71,011.56 × 16,169.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,333.84x = 1,148,194,435.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,148,194,435.03/47,333.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,257.37

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