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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,614.70, 71,428.59 and 16,027.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,614.70, 71,428.59 and 16,027.22 is: 24,043.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,614.70 : 71,428.59 = 16,027.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,614.70/71,428.59 = 16,027.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,614.70x = 71,428.59 × 16,027.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,614.70x = 1,144,801,726.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,144,801,726.22/47,614.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,043.03

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