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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,905.76, 71,891.52 and 16,741.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,905.76, 71,891.52 and 16,741.04 is: 25,123.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,905.76 : 71,891.52 = 16,741.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,905.76/71,891.52 = 16,741.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,905.76x = 71,891.52 × 16,741.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,905.76x = 1,203,538,811.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,203,538,811.98/47,905.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,123.05

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