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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,359.08, 71,033.76 and 29,775.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,359.08, 71,033.76 and 29,775.60 is: 44,660.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,359.08 : 71,033.76 = 29,775.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,359.08/71,033.76 = 29,775.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,359.08x = 71,033.76 × 29,775.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,359.08x = 2,115,072,824.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,115,072,824.26/47,359.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,660.34

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