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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,996.64, 66,192.30 and 30,093.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,996.64, 66,192.30 and 30,093.60 is: 41,502.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,996.64 : 66,192.30 = 30,093.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,996.64/66,192.30 = 30,093.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,996.64x = 66,192.30 × 30,093.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,996.64x = 1,991,964,599.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,991,964,599.28/47,996.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,502.17

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