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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,632, 105,996.60 and 29,079

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,632, 105,996.60 and 29,079 is: 43,638.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,632 : 105,996.60 = 29,079 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,632/105,996.60 = 29,079/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,632x = 105,996.60 × 29,079
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,632x = 3,082,275,131.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,082,275,131.40/70,632
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,638.51

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