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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,577.78, 71,365.86 and 16,412.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,577.78, 71,365.86 and 16,412.22 is: 24,618.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,577.78 : 71,365.86 = 16,412.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,577.78/71,365.86 = 16,412.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,577.78x = 71,365.86 × 16,412.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,577.78x = 1,171,272,194.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,272,194.81/47,577.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,618.05

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