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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,531.16, 71,256.64 and 29,962.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,531.16, 71,256.64 and 29,962.26 is: 44,918.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,531.16 : 71,256.64 = 29,962.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,531.16/71,256.64 = 29,962.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,531.16x = 71,256.64 × 29,962.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,531.16x = 2,135,009,974.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,135,009,974.41/47,531.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,918.11

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