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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,711.46, 71,579.97 and 16,546.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,711.46, 71,579.97 and 16,546.71 is: 24,824.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,711.46 : 71,579.97 = 16,546.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,711.46/71,579.97 = 16,546.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,711.46x = 71,579.97 × 16,546.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,711.46x = 1,184,413,005.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,184,413,005.40/47,711.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,824.50

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