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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,223, 65,147.09 and 29,057.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,223, 65,147.09 and 29,057.54 is: 40,086.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,223 : 65,147.09 = 29,057.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,223/65,147.09 = 29,057.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,223x = 65,147.09 × 29,057.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,223x = 1,893,013,702.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,893,013,702.54/47,223
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,086.69

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