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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,930.87, 71,869.36 and 32,955.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,930.87, 71,869.36 and 32,955.59 is: 49,414.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,930.87 : 71,869.36 = 32,955.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,930.87/71,869.36 = 32,955.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,930.87x = 71,869.36 × 32,955.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,930.87x = 2,368,497,161.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,368,497,161.72/47,930.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,414.86

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