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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,451.40, 71,177.10 and 29,998.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,451.40, 71,177.10 and 29,998.60 is: 44,997.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,451.40 : 71,177.10 = 29,998.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,451.40/71,177.10 = 29,998.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,451.40x = 71,177.10 × 29,998.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,451.40x = 2,135,213,352.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,135,213,352.06/47,451.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,997.90

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