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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,439.16, 64,079.82 and 29,660.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,439.16, 64,079.82 and 29,660.28 is: 40,927.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,439.16 : 64,079.82 = 29,660.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,439.16/64,079.82 = 29,660.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,439.16x = 64,079.82 × 29,660.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,439.16x = 1,900,625,403.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,900,625,403.55/46,439.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,927.21

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