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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,021.71, 68,988.81 and 29,334.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,021.71, 68,988.81 and 29,334.90 is: 43,974.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,021.71 : 68,988.81 = 29,334.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,021.71/68,988.81 = 29,334.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,021.71x = 68,988.81 × 29,334.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,021.71x = 2,023,779,842.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,023,779,842.47/46,021.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,974.46

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