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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,158.93, 67,463.74 and 29,234.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,158.93, 67,463.74 and 29,234.23 is: 43,673.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,158.93 : 67,463.74 = 29,234.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,158.93/67,463.74 = 29,234.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,158.93x = 67,463.74 × 29,234.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,158.93x = 1,972,250,574.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,972,250,574.74/45,158.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,673.54

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