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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,033.41, 62,154.68 and 29,692.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,033.41, 62,154.68 and 29,692.98 is: 40,981.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,033.41 : 62,154.68 = 29,692.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,033.41/62,154.68 = 29,692.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,033.41x = 62,154.68 × 29,692.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,033.41x = 1,845,557,521.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,845,557,521.68/45,033.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,981.96

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