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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,021.21, 68,988.07 and 29,334.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,021.21, 68,988.07 and 29,334.40 is: 43,973.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,021.21 : 68,988.07 = 29,334.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,021.21/68,988.07 = 29,334.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,021.21x = 68,988.07 × 29,334.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,021.21x = 2,023,723,640.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,023,723,640.61/46,021.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,973.72

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