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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,150.08, 63,691.56 and 29,382

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,150.08, 63,691.56 and 29,382 is: 40,549.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,150.08 : 63,691.56 = 29,382 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,150.08/63,691.56 = 29,382/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,150.08x = 63,691.56 × 29,382
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,150.08x = 1,871,385,415.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,871,385,415.92/46,150.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,549.99

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