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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,009.97, 70,336.96 and 29,002.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,009.97, 70,336.96 and 29,002.46 is: 43,393.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,009.97 : 70,336.96 = 29,002.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,009.97/70,336.96 = 29,002.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,009.97x = 70,336.96 × 29,002.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,009.97x = 2,039,944,444.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,039,944,444.73/47,009.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,393.87

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