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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,441.78, 71,015.04 and 29,874.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,441.78, 71,015.04 and 29,874.70 is: 44,719.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,441.78 : 71,015.04 = 29,874.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,441.78/71,015.04 = 29,874.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,441.78x = 71,015.04 × 29,874.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,441.78x = 2,121,553,015.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,121,553,015.49/47,441.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,719.09

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