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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,775.87, 71,674.02 and 16,184.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,775.87, 71,674.02 and 16,184.85 is: 24,280.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,775.87 : 71,674.02 = 16,184.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,775.87/71,674.02 = 16,184.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,775.87x = 71,674.02 × 16,184.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,775.87x = 1,160,033,262.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160,033,262.60/47,775.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,280.74

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