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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,611.72, 71,420.49 and 16,019.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,611.72, 71,420.49 and 16,019.13 is: 24,029.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,611.72 : 71,420.49 = 16,019.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,611.72/71,420.49 = 16,019.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,611.72x = 71,420.49 × 16,019.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,611.72x = 1,144,094,285.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,144,094,285.20/47,611.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,029.68

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