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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,775.86, 71,580.50 and 29,016.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,775.86, 71,580.50 and 29,016.26 is: 43,473.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,775.86 : 71,580.50 = 29,016.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,775.86/71,580.50 = 29,016.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,775.86x = 71,580.50 × 29,016.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,775.86x = 2,076,998,398.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,076,998,398.93/47,775.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,473.80

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