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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,039.85, 63,513.51 and 29,906.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,039.85, 63,513.51 and 29,906.06 is: 41,256.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,039.85 : 63,513.51 = 29,906.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,039.85/63,513.51 = 29,906.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,039.85x = 63,513.51 × 29,906.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,039.85x = 1,899,438,523.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,899,438,523.30/46,039.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,256.41

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