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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,257.78, 46,942.02 and 29,966.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,257.78, 46,942.02 and 29,966.19 is: 45,002.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,257.78 : 46,942.02 = 29,966.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,257.78/46,942.02 = 29,966.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,257.78x = 46,942.02 × 29,966.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,257.78x = 1,406,673,490.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,406,673,490.30/31,257.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,002.35

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