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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,281.21, 70,847.90 and 29,714.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,281.21, 70,847.90 and 29,714.13 is: 44,524.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,281.21 : 70,847.90 = 29,714.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,281.21/70,847.90 = 29,714.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,281.21x = 70,847.90 × 29,714.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,281.21x = 2,105,183,673.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,105,183,673.68/47,281.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,524.74

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