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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,960.47, 71,947.26 and 16,362.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,960.47, 71,947.26 and 16,362.04 is: 24,545.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,960.47 : 71,947.26 = 16,362.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,960.47/71,947.26 = 16,362.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,960.47x = 71,947.26 × 16,362.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,960.47x = 1,177,204,301.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,177,204,301.18/47,960.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,545.31

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