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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,594.80, 71,393.33 and 16,005.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,594.80, 71,393.33 and 16,005.27 is: 24,008.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,594.80 : 71,393.33 = 16,005.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,594.80/71,393.33 = 16,005.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,594.80x = 71,393.33 × 16,005.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,594.80x = 1,142,669,522.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,142,669,522.85/47,594.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,008.28

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