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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,160.74, 63,691.25 and 29,144.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,160.74, 63,691.25 and 29,144.51 is: 40,212.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,160.74 : 63,691.25 = 29,144.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,160.74/63,691.25 = 29,144.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,160.74x = 63,691.25 × 29,144.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,160.74x = 1,856,250,170.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,856,250,170.15/46,160.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,212.75

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