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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,991.39, 71,995.52 and 16,394.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,991.39, 71,995.52 and 16,394.05 is: 24,593.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,991.39 : 71,995.52 = 16,394.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,991.39/71,995.52 = 16,394.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,991.39x = 71,995.52 × 16,394.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,991.39x = 1,180,298,154.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,298,154.66/47,991.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,593.96

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