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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,514.62, 71,292.60 and 29,785.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,514.62, 71,292.60 and 29,785.91 is: 44,691.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,514.62 : 71,292.60 = 29,785.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,514.62/71,292.60 = 29,785.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,514.62x = 71,292.60 × 29,785.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,514.62x = 2,123,514,967.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,123,514,967.27/47,514.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,691.82

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