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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,955.44, 71,932.86 and 16,369.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,955.44, 71,932.86 and 16,369.09 is: 24,553.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,955.44 : 71,932.86 = 16,369.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,955.44/71,932.86 = 16,369.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,955.44x = 71,932.86 × 16,369.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,955.44x = 1,177,475,279.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,177,475,279.47/47,955.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,553.53

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