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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,627.48, 71,396.51 and 16,015.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,627.48, 71,396.51 and 16,015.43 is: 24,008.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,627.48 : 71,396.51 = 16,015.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,627.48/71,396.51 = 16,015.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,627.48x = 71,396.51 × 16,015.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,627.48x = 1,143,445,840.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,143,445,840.89/47,627.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,008.11

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