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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,044, 63,541.44 and 29,299.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,044, 63,541.44 and 29,299.68 is: 40,434.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,044 : 63,541.44 = 29,299.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,044/63,541.44 = 29,299.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,044x = 63,541.44 × 29,299.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,044x = 1,861,743,858.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,861,743,858.74/46,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,434.02

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