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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,741.64, 71,593.98 and 16,143.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,741.64, 71,593.98 and 16,143.24 is: 24,208.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,741.64 : 71,593.98 = 16,143.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,741.64/71,593.98 = 16,143.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,741.64x = 71,593.98 × 16,143.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,741.64x = 1,155,758,801.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,155,758,801.70/47,741.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,208.61

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