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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,431.70, 45,647.55 and 29,265.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,431.70, 45,647.55 and 29,265.30 is: 43,897.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,431.70 : 45,647.55 = 29,265.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,431.70/45,647.55 = 29,265.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,431.70x = 45,647.55 × 29,265.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,431.70x = 1,335,889,245.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,335,889,245.02/30,431.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,897.95

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