Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,394.48, 71,095.50 and 16,230
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 47,394.48, 71,095.50 and 16,230 is: 24,346.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
47,394.48 : 71,095.50 = 16,230 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
47,394.48/71,095.50 = 16,230/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
47,394.48x = 71,095.50 × 16,230 - Step 4: Simplify right side
47,394.48x = 1,153,879,965 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,153,879,965/47,394.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 24,346.29
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