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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,623.32, 71,338.08 and 30,932.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,623.32, 71,338.08 and 30,932.76 is: 46,336.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,623.32 : 71,338.08 = 30,932.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,623.32/71,338.08 = 30,932.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,623.32x = 71,338.08 × 30,932.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,623.32x = 2,206,683,707.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,206,683,707.50/47,623.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,336.20

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