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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,096.26, 62,205.72 and 29,782.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,096.26, 62,205.72 and 29,782.95 is: 41,082.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,096.26 : 62,205.72 = 29,782.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,096.26/62,205.72 = 29,782.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,096.26x = 62,205.72 × 29,782.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,096.26x = 1,852,669,848.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,852,669,848.47/45,096.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,082.56

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