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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,674.62, 71,462.04 and 16,073.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,674.62, 71,462.04 and 16,073.76 is: 24,093.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,674.62 : 71,462.04 = 16,073.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,674.62/71,462.04 = 16,073.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,674.62x = 71,462.04 × 16,073.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,674.62x = 1,148,663,680.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,148,663,680.07/47,674.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,093.82

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