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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,144.08, 62,278.15 and 29,233.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,144.08, 62,278.15 and 29,233.65 is: 40,329.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,144.08 : 62,278.15 = 29,233.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,144.08/62,278.15 = 29,233.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,144.08x = 62,278.15 × 29,233.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,144.08x = 1,820,617,639.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,820,617,639.75/45,144.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,329.05

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