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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,975.46, 71,960.76 and 16,808.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,975.46, 71,960.76 and 16,808.28 is: 25,211.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,975.46 : 71,960.76 = 16,808.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,975.46/71,960.76 = 16,808.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,975.46x = 71,960.76 × 16,808.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,975.46x = 1,209,536,603.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,536,603.09/47,975.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,211.57

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