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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,268.79, 69,261.63 and 29,644.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,268.79, 69,261.63 and 29,644.86 is: 44,376.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,268.79 : 69,261.63 = 29,644.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,268.79/69,261.63 = 29,644.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,268.79x = 69,261.63 × 29,644.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,268.79x = 2,053,251,324.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,053,251,324.72/46,268.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,376.59

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