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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,047.71, 87,007.82 and 29,969.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,047.71, 87,007.82 and 29,969.87 is: 44,921.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,047.71 : 87,007.82 = 29,969.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,047.71/87,007.82 = 29,969.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,047.71x = 87,007.82 × 29,969.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,047.71x = 2,607,612,469.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,607,612,469.49/58,047.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,921.89

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