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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,564.20, 69,860.88 and 29,943

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,564.20, 69,860.88 and 29,943 is: 44,923.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,564.20 : 69,860.88 = 29,943 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,564.20/69,860.88 = 29,943/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,564.20x = 69,860.88 × 29,943
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,564.20x = 2,091,844,329.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,091,844,329.84/46,564.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,923.88

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