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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,983.24, 70,471.08 and 29,218.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,983.24, 70,471.08 and 29,218.32 is: 43,825.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,983.24 : 70,471.08 = 29,218.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,983.24/70,471.08 = 29,218.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,983.24x = 70,471.08 × 29,218.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,983.24x = 2,059,046,566.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,059,046,566.19/46,983.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,825.13

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