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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,117.10, 69,131.37 and 29,430.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,117.10, 69,131.37 and 29,430.02 is: 44,116.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,117.10 : 69,131.37 = 29,430.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,117.10/69,131.37 = 29,430.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,117.10x = 69,131.37 × 29,430.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,117.10x = 2,034,537,601.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,034,537,601.73/46,117.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,116.77

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