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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,023.72, 68,991.80 and 29,336.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,023.72, 68,991.80 and 29,336.90 is: 43,977.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,023.72 : 68,991.80 = 29,336.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,023.72/68,991.80 = 29,336.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,023.72x = 68,991.80 × 29,336.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,023.72x = 2,024,005,537.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,024,005,537.42/46,023.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,977.44

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