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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,183.14, 69,161.31 and 29,493.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,183.14, 69,161.31 and 29,493.90 is: 44,168.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,183.14 : 69,161.31 = 29,493.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,183.14/69,161.31 = 29,493.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,183.14x = 69,161.31 × 29,493.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,183.14x = 2,039,836,761.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,039,836,761.01/46,183.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,168.43

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