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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,462.32, 168,693.57 and 29,356.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,462.32, 168,693.57 and 29,356.32 is: 44,034.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,462.32 : 168,693.57 = 29,356.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,462.32/168,693.57 = 29,356.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,462.32x = 168,693.57 × 29,356.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,462.32x = 4,952,222,422.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,952,222,422.86/112,462.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,034.50

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