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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,660.76, 71,523.72 and 31,883.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,660.76, 71,523.72 and 31,883.76 is: 47,847.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,660.76 : 71,523.72 = 31,883.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,660.76/71,523.72 = 31,883.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,660.76x = 71,523.72 × 31,883.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,660.76x = 2,280,445,122.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,280,445,122.79/47,660.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,847.44

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