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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,180.89, 69,157.94 and 29,491.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,180.89, 69,157.94 and 29,491.65 is: 44,165.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,180.89 : 69,157.94 = 29,491.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,180.89/69,157.94 = 29,491.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,180.89x = 69,157.94 × 29,491.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,180.89x = 2,039,581,613.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,039,581,613.74/46,180.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,165.06

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