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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,059.68, 62,161.69 and 29,149.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,059.68, 62,161.69 and 29,149.26 is: 40,212.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,059.68 : 62,161.69 = 29,149.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,059.68/62,161.69 = 29,149.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,059.68x = 62,161.69 × 29,149.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,059.68x = 1,811,967,263.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,811,967,263.85/45,059.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,212.61

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