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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,822.76, 71,743.82 and 16,660.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,822.76, 71,743.82 and 16,660.44 is: 24,994.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,822.76 : 71,743.82 = 16,660.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,822.76/71,743.82 = 16,660.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,822.76x = 71,743.82 × 16,660.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,822.76x = 1,195,283,608.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,283,608.48/47,822.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,994.03

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