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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,287.86, 69,542.55 and 29,680.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,287.86, 69,542.55 and 29,680.43 is: 44,591.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,287.86 : 69,542.55 = 29,680.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,287.86/69,542.55 = 29,680.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,287.86x = 69,542.55 × 29,680.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,287.86x = 2,064,052,439.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,064,052,439.58/46,287.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,591.66

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