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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,955.37, 71,882.88 and 16,354.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,955.37, 71,882.88 and 16,354.37 is: 24,514.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,955.37 : 71,882.88 = 16,354.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,955.37/71,882.88 = 16,354.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,955.37x = 71,882.88 × 16,354.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,955.37x = 1,175,598,856.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,598,856.77/47,955.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,514.44

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