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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,114.84, 62,278.74 and 29,005.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,114.84, 62,278.74 and 29,005.56 is: 40,040.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,114.84 : 62,278.74 = 29,005.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,114.84/62,278.74 = 29,005.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,114.84x = 62,278.74 × 29,005.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,114.84x = 1,806,429,729.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,806,429,729.79/45,114.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,040.70

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