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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,571.08, 71,305.11 and 30,942.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,571.08, 71,305.11 and 30,942.99 is: 46,380.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,571.08 : 71,305.11 = 30,942.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,571.08/71,305.11 = 30,942.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,571.08x = 71,305.11 × 30,942.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,571.08x = 2,206,393,305.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,206,393,305.68/47,571.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,380.98

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