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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,070.68, 62,176.86 and 29,160.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,070.68, 62,176.86 and 29,160.30 is: 40,227.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,070.68 : 62,176.86 = 29,160.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,070.68/62,176.86 = 29,160.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,070.68x = 62,176.86 × 29,160.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,070.68x = 1,813,095,890.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,813,095,890.66/45,070.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,227.84

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