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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,093.39, 62,217.68 and 29,158.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,093.39, 62,217.68 and 29,158.67 is: 40,231.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,093.39 : 62,217.68 = 29,158.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,093.39/62,217.68 = 29,158.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,093.39x = 62,217.68 × 29,158.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,093.39x = 1,814,184,799.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,814,184,799.29/45,093.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,231.72

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