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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,048.70, 46,960.61 and 29,029.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,048.70, 46,960.61 and 29,029.53 is: 40,038.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,048.70 : 46,960.61 = 29,029.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,048.70/46,960.61 = 29,029.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,048.70x = 46,960.61 × 29,029.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,048.70x = 1,363,244,291.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,363,244,291.67/34,048.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,038.08

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