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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,614.37, 71,426.41 and 16,445.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,614.37, 71,426.41 and 16,445.57 is: 24,670.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,614.37 : 71,426.41 = 16,445.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,614.37/71,426.41 = 16,445.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,614.37x = 71,426.41 × 16,445.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,614.37x = 1,174,647,668.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,647,668.37/47,614.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,670.03

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