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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,014.14, 68,977.47 and 29,327.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,014.14, 68,977.47 and 29,327.33 is: 43,963.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,014.14 : 68,977.47 = 29,327.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,014.14/68,977.47 = 29,327.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,014.14x = 68,977.47 × 29,327.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,014.14x = 2,022,925,307.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,022,925,307.68/46,014.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,963.12

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