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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,999.99, 72,006.06 and 16,416.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,999.99, 72,006.06 and 16,416.11 is: 24,626.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,999.99 : 72,006.06 = 16,416.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,999.99/72,006.06 = 16,416.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,999.99x = 72,006.06 × 16,416.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,999.99x = 1,182,059,401.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,059,401.63/47,999.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,626.24

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