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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,024.21, 68,992.56 and 29,337.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,024.21, 68,992.56 and 29,337.40 is: 43,978.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,024.21 : 68,992.56 = 29,337.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,024.21/68,992.56 = 29,337.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,024.21x = 68,992.56 × 29,337.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,024.21x = 2,024,062,329.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,024,062,329.74/46,024.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,978.21

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