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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,858.42, 47,920.19 and 29,995.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,858.42, 47,920.19 and 29,995.09 is: 41,234.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,858.42 : 47,920.19 = 29,995.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,858.42/47,920.19 = 29,995.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,858.42x = 47,920.19 × 29,995.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,858.42x = 1,437,370,142.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,437,370,142.09/34,858.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,234.52

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