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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,035.67, 62,157.80 and 29,695.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,035.67, 62,157.80 and 29,695.23 is: 40,985.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,035.67 : 62,157.80 = 29,695.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,035.67/62,157.80 = 29,695.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,035.67x = 62,157.80 × 29,695.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,035.67x = 1,845,790,018.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,845,790,018.82/45,035.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,985.07

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