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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,976.64, 71,871.44 and 29,210.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,976.64, 71,871.44 and 29,210.15 is: 43,758.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,976.64 : 71,871.44 = 29,210.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,976.64/71,871.44 = 29,210.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,976.64x = 71,871.44 × 29,210.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,976.64x = 2,099,375,576.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,099,375,576.74/47,976.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,758.29

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