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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,023.21, 68,991.06 and 29,336.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,023.21, 68,991.06 and 29,336.40 is: 43,976.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,023.21 : 68,991.06 = 29,336.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,023.21/68,991.06 = 29,336.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,023.21x = 68,991.06 × 29,336.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,023.21x = 2,023,949,332.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,023,949,332.58/46,023.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,976.71

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