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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,946.40, 70,442.16 and 29,172.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,946.40, 70,442.16 and 29,172.24 is: 43,772.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,946.40 : 70,442.16 = 29,172.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,946.40/70,442.16 = 29,172.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,946.40x = 70,442.16 × 29,172.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,946.40x = 2,054,955,597.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,054,955,597.64/46,946.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,772.38

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