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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,946, 94,292.37 and 29,164.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,946, 94,292.37 and 29,164.68 is: 43,688.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,946 : 94,292.37 = 29,164.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,946/94,292.37 = 29,164.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,946x = 94,292.37 × 29,164.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,946x = 2,750,006,797.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,750,006,797.49/62,946
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,688.35

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