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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,042.36, 68,940.48 and 29,311.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,042.36, 68,940.48 and 29,311.80 is: 43,889.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,042.36 : 68,940.48 = 29,311.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,042.36/68,940.48 = 29,311.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,042.36x = 68,940.48 × 29,311.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,042.36x = 2,020,769,561.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,020,769,561.66/46,042.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,889.36

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