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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,720.92, 64,517.40 and 29,983.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,720.92, 64,517.40 and 29,983.08 is: 41,403.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,720.92 : 64,517.40 = 29,983.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,720.92/64,517.40 = 29,983.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,720.92x = 64,517.40 × 29,983.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,720.92x = 1,934,430,365.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,934,430,365.59/46,720.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,403.94

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