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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,808.60, 70,212.90 and 29,312.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,808.60, 70,212.90 and 29,312.60 is: 43,968.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,808.60 : 70,212.90 = 29,312.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,808.60/70,212.90 = 29,312.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,808.60x = 70,212.90 × 29,312.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,808.60x = 2,058,122,652.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,058,122,652.54/46,808.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,968.90

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