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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,140.67, 46,729.45 and 29,170.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,140.67, 46,729.45 and 29,170.43 is: 43,772.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,140.67 : 46,729.45 = 29,170.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,140.67/46,729.45 = 29,170.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,140.67x = 46,729.45 × 29,170.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,140.67x = 1,363,118,150.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,363,118,150.16/31,140.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,772.92

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