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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,644.95, 71,457.39 and 30,727.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,644.95, 71,457.39 and 30,727.29 is: 46,084.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,644.95 : 71,457.39 = 30,727.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,644.95/71,457.39 = 30,727.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,644.95x = 71,457.39 × 30,727.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,644.95x = 2,195,691,664.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,195,691,664.70/47,644.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,084.46

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