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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,968.80, 64,782.60 and 29,984.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,968.80, 64,782.60 and 29,984.72 is: 41,356.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,968.80 : 64,782.60 = 29,984.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,968.80/64,782.60 = 29,984.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,968.80x = 64,782.60 × 29,984.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,968.80x = 1,942,488,121.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,942,488,121.87/46,968.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,356.99

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