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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,909.02, 71,866.78 and 16,306.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,909.02, 71,866.78 and 16,306.06 is: 24,460.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,909.02 : 71,866.78 = 16,306.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,909.02/71,866.78 = 16,306.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,909.02x = 71,866.78 × 16,306.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,909.02x = 1,171,864,026.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,864,026.69/47,909.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,460.20

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