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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,652.52, 71,481.80 and 16,060

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,652.52, 71,481.80 and 16,060 is: 24,091.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,652.52 : 71,481.80 = 16,060 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,652.52/71,481.80 = 16,060/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,652.52x = 71,481.80 × 16,060
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,652.52x = 1,147,997,708
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,147,997,708/47,652.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,091.02

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