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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,149.08, 63,690.18 and 29,381

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,149.08, 63,690.18 and 29,381 is: 40,548.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,149.08 : 63,690.18 = 29,381 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,149.08/63,690.18 = 29,381/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,149.08x = 63,690.18 × 29,381
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,149.08x = 1,871,281,178.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,871,281,178.58/46,149.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,548.61

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