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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103,848, 155,797.92 and 29,976

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103,848, 155,797.92 and 29,976 is: 44,971.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103,848 : 155,797.92 = 29,976 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103,848/155,797.92 = 29,976/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103,848x = 155,797.92 × 29,976
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103,848x = 4,670,198,449.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,670,198,449.92/103,848
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,971.48

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