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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,512.62, 71,289.60 and 29,783.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,512.62, 71,289.60 and 29,783.91 is: 44,688.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,512.62 : 71,289.60 = 29,783.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,512.62/71,289.60 = 29,783.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,512.62x = 71,289.60 × 29,783.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,512.62x = 2,123,283,030.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,123,283,030.34/47,512.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,688.82

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