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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,672.13, 71,458.30 and 16,071.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,672.13, 71,458.30 and 16,071.27 is: 24,090.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,672.13 : 71,458.30 = 16,071.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,672.13/71,458.30 = 16,071.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,672.13x = 71,458.30 × 16,071.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,672.13x = 1,148,425,552.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,148,425,552.68/47,672.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,090.08

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