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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,266.78, 69,258.62 and 29,642.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,266.78, 69,258.62 and 29,642.85 is: 44,373.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,266.78 : 69,258.62 = 29,642.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,266.78/69,258.62 = 29,642.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,266.78x = 69,258.62 × 29,642.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,266.78x = 2,053,022,883.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,053,022,883.87/46,266.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,373.58

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