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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,573.73, 47,618.57 and 29,849.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,573.73, 47,618.57 and 29,849.81 is: 41,112.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,573.73 : 47,618.57 = 29,849.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,573.73/47,618.57 = 29,849.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,573.73x = 47,618.57 × 29,849.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,573.73x = 1,421,405,117.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,421,405,117.72/34,573.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,112.29

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