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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,831.82, 71,777.64 and 30,061.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,831.82, 71,777.64 and 30,061.68 is: 45,111.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,831.82 : 71,777.64 = 30,061.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,831.82/71,777.64 = 30,061.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,831.82x = 71,777.64 × 30,061.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,831.82x = 2,157,756,444.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,157,756,444.84/47,831.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,111.32

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