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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,652.96, 71,498.94 and 16,510.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,652.96, 71,498.94 and 16,510.08 is: 24,771.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,652.96 : 71,498.94 = 16,510.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,652.96/71,498.94 = 16,510.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,652.96x = 71,498.94 × 16,510.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,652.96x = 1,180,453,219.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,453,219.32/47,652.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,771.88

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