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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,222.62, 70,912.92 and 29,494.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,222.62, 70,912.92 and 29,494.56 is: 44,291.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,222.62 : 70,912.92 = 29,494.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,222.62/70,912.92 = 29,494.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,222.62x = 70,912.92 × 29,494.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,222.62x = 2,091,545,373.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,091,545,373.72/47,222.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,291.18

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