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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,144.08, 63,683.28 and 29,376

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,144.08, 63,683.28 and 29,376 is: 40,541.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,144.08 : 63,683.28 = 29,376 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,144.08/63,683.28 = 29,376/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,144.08x = 63,683.28 × 29,376
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,144.08x = 1,870,760,033.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,870,760,033.28/46,144.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,541.71

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