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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,982.08, 70,425.36 and 29,464.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,982.08, 70,425.36 and 29,464.12 is: 44,166.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,982.08 : 70,425.36 = 29,464.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,982.08/70,425.36 = 29,464.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,982.08x = 70,425.36 × 29,464.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,982.08x = 2,075,021,258.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,075,021,258.08/46,982.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,166.23

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