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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,026.58, 68,996.13 and 29,339.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,026.58, 68,996.13 and 29,339.77 is: 43,981.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,026.58 : 68,996.13 = 29,339.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,026.58/68,996.13 = 29,339.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,026.58x = 68,996.13 × 29,339.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,026.58x = 2,024,330,585.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,024,330,585.09/46,026.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,981.77

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