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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,072.62, 63,619.70 and 29,106.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,072.62, 63,619.70 and 29,106.36 is: 40,191.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,072.62 : 63,619.70 = 29,106.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,072.62/63,619.70 = 29,106.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,072.62x = 63,619.70 × 29,106.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,072.62x = 1,851,737,745.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,851,737,745.76/46,072.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,191.72

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