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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,024.84, 63,555.90 and 29,059.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,024.84, 63,555.90 and 29,059.12 is: 40,127.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,024.84 : 63,555.90 = 29,059.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,024.84/63,555.90 = 29,059.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,024.84x = 63,555.90 × 29,059.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,024.84x = 1,846,878,524.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,846,878,524.81/46,024.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,127.86

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