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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,832.39, 71,748.72 and 16,667.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,832.39, 71,748.72 and 16,667.64 is: 25,001.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,832.39 : 71,748.72 = 16,667.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,832.39/71,748.72 = 16,667.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,832.39x = 71,748.72 × 16,667.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,832.39x = 1,195,881,835.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,881,835.42/47,832.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,001.51

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