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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,546.48, 44,282.28 and 29,234

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,546.48, 44,282.28 and 29,234 is: 43,813.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,546.48 : 44,282.28 = 29,234 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,546.48/44,282.28 = 29,234/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,546.48x = 44,282.28 × 29,234
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,546.48x = 1,294,548,173.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,294,548,173.52/29,546.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,813.96

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