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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,984.48, 47,655.14 and 30,196

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,984.48, 47,655.14 and 30,196 is: 44,990.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,984.48 : 47,655.14 = 30,196 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,984.48/47,655.14 = 30,196/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,984.48x = 47,655.14 × 30,196
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,984.48x = 1,438,994,607.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,438,994,607.44/31,984.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,990.40

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