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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,558.29, 71,285.95 and 30,930.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,558.29, 71,285.95 and 30,930.26 is: 46,361.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,558.29 : 71,285.95 = 30,930.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,558.29/71,285.95 = 30,930.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,558.29x = 71,285.95 × 30,930.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,558.29x = 2,204,892,967.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,204,892,967.85/47,558.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,361.91

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