Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,010.08, 46,840 and 29,292.64
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 34,010.08, 46,840 and 29,292.64 is: 40,342.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
34,010.08 : 46,840 = 29,292.64 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
34,010.08/46,840 = 29,292.64/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
34,010.08x = 46,840 × 29,292.64 - Step 4: Simplify right side
34,010.08x = 1,372,067,257.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,372,067,257.60/34,010.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 40,342.96
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