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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,325.62, 63,905.76 and 29,301.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,325.62, 63,905.76 and 29,301.24 is: 40,420.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,325.62 : 63,905.76 = 29,301.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,325.62/63,905.76 = 29,301.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,325.62x = 63,905.76 × 29,301.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,325.62x = 1,872,518,250.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,872,518,250.79/46,325.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,420.79

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