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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,947.96, 70,374.48 and 29,430.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,947.96, 70,374.48 and 29,430.06 is: 44,115.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,947.96 : 70,374.48 = 29,430.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,947.96/70,374.48 = 29,430.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,947.96x = 70,374.48 × 29,430.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,947.96x = 2,071,125,168.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,071,125,168.87/46,947.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,115.34

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