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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,048.20, 68,999.40 and 29,378.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,048.20, 68,999.40 and 29,378.40 is: 44,021.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,048.20 : 68,999.40 = 29,378.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,048.20/68,999.40 = 29,378.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,048.20x = 68,999.40 × 29,378.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,048.20x = 2,027,091,972.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,027,091,972.96/46,048.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,021.09

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