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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,238.81, 69,468.98 and 29,631.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,238.81, 69,468.98 and 29,631.38 is: 44,518.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,238.81 : 69,468.98 = 29,631.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,238.81/69,468.98 = 29,631.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,238.81x = 69,468.98 × 29,631.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,238.81x = 2,058,461,249.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,058,461,249.09/46,238.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,518.05

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