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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,161.08, 63,706.74 and 29,393

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,161.08, 63,706.74 and 29,393 is: 40,565.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,161.08 : 63,706.74 = 29,393 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,161.08/63,706.74 = 29,393/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,161.08x = 63,706.74 × 29,393
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,161.08x = 1,872,532,208.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,872,532,208.82/46,161.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,565.17

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