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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,741.26, 71,611.43 and 29,026.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,741.26, 71,611.43 and 29,026.46 is: 43,539.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,741.26 : 71,611.43 = 29,026.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,741.26/71,611.43 = 29,026.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,741.26x = 71,611.43 × 29,026.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,741.26x = 2,078,626,163.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,078,626,163.31/47,741.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,539.41

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