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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,940.92, 70,427.58 and 29,389.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,940.92, 70,427.58 and 29,389.84 is: 44,094.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,940.92 : 70,427.58 = 29,389.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,940.92/70,427.58 = 29,389.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,940.92x = 70,427.58 × 29,389.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,940.92x = 2,069,855,307.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,069,855,307.79/46,940.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,094.90

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