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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,692, 64,434.96 and 29,925

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,692, 64,434.96 and 29,925 is: 41,296.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,692 : 64,434.96 = 29,925 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,692/64,434.96 = 29,925/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,692x = 64,434.96 × 29,925
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,692x = 1,928,216,178
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,928,216,178/46,692
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,296.50

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