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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,041.36, 68,938.98 and 29,310.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,041.36, 68,938.98 and 29,310.80 is: 43,887.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,041.36 : 68,938.98 = 29,310.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,041.36/68,938.98 = 29,310.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,041.36x = 68,938.98 × 29,310.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,041.36x = 2,020,656,654.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,020,656,654.98/46,041.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,887.86

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