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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,059.94, 62,184.42 and 29,926.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,059.94, 62,184.42 and 29,926.44 is: 41,299.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,059.94 : 62,184.42 = 29,926.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,059.94/62,184.42 = 29,926.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,059.94x = 62,184.42 × 29,926.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,059.94x = 1,860,958,314.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,860,958,314.06/45,059.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,299.62

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