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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,966.37, 70,292.68 and 27,929.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,966.37, 70,292.68 and 27,929.21 is: 41,800.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,966.37 : 70,292.68 = 27,929.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,966.37/70,292.68 = 27,929.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,966.37x = 70,292.68 × 27,929.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,966.37x = 1,963,218,881.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,963,218,881.54/46,966.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,800.53

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