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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,012.97, 70,341.45 and 29,005.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,012.97, 70,341.45 and 29,005.46 is: 43,398.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,012.97 : 70,341.45 = 29,005.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,012.97/70,341.45 = 29,005.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,012.97x = 70,341.45 × 29,005.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,012.97x = 2,040,285,762.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,040,285,762.61/47,012.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,398.36

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