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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,945.93, 70,371.51 and 29,428.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,945.93, 70,371.51 and 29,428.06 is: 44,112.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,945.93 : 70,371.51 = 29,428.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,945.93/70,371.51 = 29,428.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,945.93x = 70,371.51 × 29,428.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,945.93x = 2,070,897,018.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,070,897,018.57/46,945.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,112.39

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