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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,281.88, 70,955.58 and 30,600.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,281.88, 70,955.58 and 30,600.38 is: 45,921.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,281.88 : 70,955.58 = 30,600.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,281.88/70,955.58 = 30,600.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,281.88x = 70,955.58 × 30,600.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,281.88x = 2,171,267,711.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,171,267,711.12/47,281.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,921.77

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