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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,554.20, 71,334.72 and 16,389

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,554.20, 71,334.72 and 16,389 is: 24,584.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,554.20 : 71,334.72 = 16,389 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,554.20/71,334.72 = 16,389/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,554.20x = 71,334.72 × 16,389
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,554.20x = 1,169,104,726.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,169,104,726.08/47,554.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,584.68

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