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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,117.74, 62,241.82 and 29,207.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,117.74, 62,241.82 and 29,207.32 is: 40,292.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,117.74 : 62,241.82 = 29,207.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,117.74/62,241.82 = 29,207.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,117.74x = 62,241.82 × 29,207.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,117.74x = 1,817,916,525.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,817,916,525.50/45,117.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,292.72

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