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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,737.80, 70,106.70 and 29,227.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,737.80, 70,106.70 and 29,227.40 is: 43,841.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,737.80 : 70,106.70 = 29,227.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,737.80/70,106.70 = 29,227.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,737.80x = 70,106.70 × 29,227.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,737.80x = 2,049,036,563.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,049,036,563.58/46,737.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,841.10

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