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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,666.56, 71,462.52 and 30,099.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,666.56, 71,462.52 and 30,099.52 is: 45,125.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,666.56 : 71,462.52 = 30,099.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,666.56/71,462.52 = 30,099.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,666.56x = 71,462.52 × 30,099.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,666.56x = 2,150,987,549.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,150,987,549.99/47,666.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,125.71

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