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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,020.71, 68,987.31 and 29,333.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,020.71, 68,987.31 and 29,333.90 is: 43,972.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,020.71 : 68,987.31 = 29,333.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,020.71/68,987.31 = 29,333.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,020.71x = 68,987.31 × 29,333.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,020.71x = 2,023,666,507.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,023,666,507.87/46,020.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,972.96

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