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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,996.82, 66,247.47 and 29,149.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,996.82, 66,247.47 and 29,149.74 is: 40,233.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,996.82 : 66,247.47 = 29,149.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,996.82/66,247.47 = 29,149.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,996.82x = 66,247.47 × 29,149.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,996.82x = 1,931,096,526.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,931,096,526.16/47,996.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,233.84

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