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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,942.90, 70,436.91 and 29,168.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,942.90, 70,436.91 and 29,168.74 is: 43,767.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,942.90 : 70,436.91 = 29,168.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,942.90/70,436.91 = 29,168.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,942.90x = 70,436.91 × 29,168.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,942.90x = 2,054,555,914.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,054,555,914.19/46,942.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,767.13

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