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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,020.21, 68,986.57 and 29,333.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,020.21, 68,986.57 and 29,333.40 is: 43,972.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,020.21 : 68,986.57 = 29,333.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,020.21/68,986.57 = 29,333.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,020.21x = 68,986.57 × 29,333.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,020.21x = 2,023,610,652.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,023,610,652.44/46,020.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,972.22

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