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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,626.62, 71,439.93 and 16,444.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,626.62, 71,439.93 and 16,444.86 is: 24,667.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,626.62 : 71,439.93 = 16,444.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,626.62/71,439.93 = 16,444.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,626.62x = 71,439.93 × 16,444.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,626.62x = 1,174,819,647.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,819,647.26/47,626.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,667.29

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