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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,146.67, 62,281.73 and 29,236.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,146.67, 62,281.73 and 29,236.25 is: 40,332.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,146.67 : 62,281.73 = 29,236.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,146.67/62,281.73 = 29,236.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,146.67x = 62,281.73 × 29,236.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,146.67x = 1,820,883,771.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,820,883,771.12/45,146.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,332.63

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