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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,872.66, 47,710.58 and 29,151.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,872.66, 47,710.58 and 29,151.06 is: 43,636.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,872.66 : 47,710.58 = 29,151.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,872.66/47,710.58 = 29,151.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,872.66x = 47,710.58 × 29,151.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,872.66x = 1,390,813,834.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,390,813,834.46/31,872.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,636.58

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