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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,268.29, 69,260.86 and 29,644.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,268.29, 69,260.86 and 29,644.35 is: 44,375.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,268.29 : 69,260.86 = 29,644.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,268.29/69,260.86 = 29,644.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,268.29x = 69,260.86 × 29,644.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,268.29x = 2,053,193,175.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,053,193,175.14/46,268.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,375.82

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