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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,948, 64,768.44 and 29,011.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,948, 64,768.44 and 29,011.90 is: 40,024.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,948 : 64,768.44 = 29,011.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,948/64,768.44 = 29,011.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,948x = 64,768.44 × 29,011.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,948x = 1,879,055,504.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,879,055,504.44/46,948
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,024.19

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