Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,260.72, 63,828 and 29,484
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 46,260.72, 63,828 and 29,484 is: 40,680.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,260.72 : 63,828 = 29,484 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,260.72/63,828 = 29,484/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,260.72x = 63,828 × 29,484 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,260.72x = 1,881,904,752 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,881,904,752/46,260.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 40,680.40
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