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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,699.46, 71,561.97 and 16,534.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,699.46, 71,561.97 and 16,534.71 is: 24,806.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,699.46 : 71,561.97 = 16,534.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,699.46/71,561.97 = 16,534.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,699.46x = 71,561.97 × 16,534.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,699.46x = 1,183,256,420.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,256,420.98/47,699.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,806.50

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