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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,666.68, 71,507.58 and 16,504.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,666.68, 71,507.58 and 16,504.36 is: 24,759.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,666.68 : 71,507.58 = 16,504.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,666.68/71,507.58 = 16,504.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,666.68x = 71,507.58 × 16,504.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,666.68x = 1,180,186,843.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,186,843.05/47,666.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,759.16

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