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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,991.23, 67,609.08 and 29,871.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,991.23, 67,609.08 and 29,871.99 is: 41,224.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,991.23 : 67,609.08 = 29,871.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,991.23/67,609.08 = 29,871.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,991.23x = 67,609.08 × 29,871.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,991.23x = 2,019,617,761.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,019,617,761.67/48,991.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,224.07

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