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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,670.32, 71,489.78 and 16,071.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,670.32, 71,489.78 and 16,071.84 is: 24,102.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,670.32 : 71,489.78 = 16,071.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,670.32/71,489.78 = 16,071.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,670.32x = 71,489.78 × 16,071.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,670.32x = 1,148,972,225.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,148,972,225.44/47,670.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,102.47

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