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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,722, 64,476.42 and 29,955

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,722, 64,476.42 and 29,955 is: 41,337.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,722 : 64,476.42 = 29,955 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,722/64,476.42 = 29,955/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,722x = 64,476.42 × 29,955
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,722x = 1,931,391,161.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,931,391,161.10/46,722
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,337.94

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