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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,755.36, 71,628.91 and 16,164.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,755.36, 71,628.91 and 16,164.74 is: 24,245.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,755.36 : 71,628.91 = 16,164.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,755.36/71,628.91 = 16,164.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,755.36x = 71,628.91 × 16,164.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,755.36x = 1,157,862,643.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,157,862,643.84/47,755.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,245.71

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