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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,593.88, 71,391.96 and 16,004.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,593.88, 71,391.96 and 16,004.96 is: 24,007.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,593.88 : 71,391.96 = 16,004.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,593.88/71,391.96 = 16,004.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,593.88x = 71,391.96 × 16,004.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,593.88x = 1,142,625,464.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,142,625,464.12/47,593.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,007.82

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