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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,637.74, 71,442.27 and 29,895.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,637.74, 71,442.27 and 29,895.32 is: 44,833.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,637.74 : 71,442.27 = 29,895.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,637.74/71,442.27 = 29,895.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,637.74x = 71,442.27 × 29,895.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,637.74x = 2,135,789,523.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,135,789,523.18/47,637.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,833.98

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