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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,887.58, 70,282.77 and 29,317.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,887.58, 70,282.77 and 29,317.06 is: 43,945.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,887.58 : 70,282.77 = 29,317.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,887.58/70,282.77 = 29,317.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,887.58x = 70,282.77 × 29,317.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,887.58x = 2,060,484,185.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,060,484,185.06/46,887.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,945.20

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