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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,614.84, 71,428.36 and 16,011.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,614.84, 71,428.36 and 16,011.36 is: 24,019.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,614.84 : 71,428.36 = 16,011.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,614.84/71,428.36 = 16,011.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,614.84x = 71,428.36 × 16,011.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,614.84x = 1,143,665,186.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,143,665,186.17/47,614.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,019.09

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