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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,507.62, 45,807.91 and 29,004.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,507.62, 45,807.91 and 29,004.06 is: 43,550.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,507.62 : 45,807.91 = 29,004.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,507.62/45,807.91 = 29,004.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,507.62x = 45,807.91 × 29,004.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,507.62x = 1,328,615,374.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,328,615,374.86/30,507.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,550.28

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