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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,513.62, 71,291.10 and 29,784.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,513.62, 71,291.10 and 29,784.91 is: 44,690.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,513.62 : 71,291.10 = 29,784.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,513.62/71,291.10 = 29,784.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,513.62x = 71,291.10 × 29,784.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,513.62x = 2,123,398,997.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,123,398,997.30/47,513.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,690.32

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