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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,711.72, 69,942.30 and 29,146.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,711.72, 69,942.30 and 29,146.60 is: 43,641.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,711.72 : 69,942.30 = 29,146.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,711.72/69,942.30 = 29,146.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,711.72x = 69,942.30 × 29,146.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,711.72x = 2,038,580,241.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,038,580,241.18/46,711.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,641.73

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