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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,348.52, 71,034.92 and 16,183.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,348.52, 71,034.92 and 16,183.76 is: 24,279.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,348.52 : 71,034.92 = 16,183.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,348.52/71,034.92 = 16,183.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,348.52x = 71,034.92 × 16,183.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,348.52x = 1,149,612,096.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,612,096.90/47,348.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,279.79

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