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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,158.51, 67,463.09 and 29,233.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,158.51, 67,463.09 and 29,233.81 is: 43,672.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,158.51 : 67,463.09 = 29,233.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,158.51/67,463.09 = 29,233.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,158.51x = 67,463.09 × 29,233.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,158.51x = 1,972,202,817.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,972,202,817.76/45,158.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,672.90

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