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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,663.19, 71,490.90 and 16,072.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,663.19, 71,490.90 and 16,072.56 is: 24,107.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,663.19 : 71,490.90 = 16,072.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,663.19/71,490.90 = 16,072.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,663.19x = 71,490.90 × 16,072.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,663.19x = 1,149,041,779.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,041,779.70/47,663.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,107.53

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