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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,663.04, 71,495.10 and 16,491

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,663.04, 71,495.10 and 16,491 is: 24,736.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,663.04 : 71,495.10 = 16,491 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,663.04/71,495.10 = 16,491/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,663.04x = 71,495.10 × 16,491
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,663.04x = 1,179,025,694.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,179,025,694.10/47,663.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,736.69

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