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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,562.67, 69,858.59 and 29,941.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,562.67, 69,858.59 and 29,941.47 is: 44,921.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,562.67 : 69,858.59 = 29,941.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,562.67/69,858.59 = 29,941.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,562.67x = 69,858.59 × 29,941.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,562.67x = 2,091,668,876.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,091,668,876.73/46,562.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,921.58

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