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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,838.61, 70,208.70 and 29,069.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,838.61, 70,208.70 and 29,069.23 is: 43,573.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,838.61 : 70,208.70 = 29,069.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,838.61/70,208.70 = 29,069.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,838.61x = 70,208.70 × 29,069.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,838.61x = 2,040,912,848.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,040,912,848.30/46,838.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,573.30

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