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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,722.02, 70,099.43 and 29,171.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,722.02, 70,099.43 and 29,171.34 is: 43,767.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,722.02 : 70,099.43 = 29,171.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,722.02/70,099.43 = 29,171.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,722.02x = 70,099.43 × 29,171.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,722.02x = 2,044,894,160.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,044,894,160.48/46,722.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,767.25

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