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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,159.26, 62,361.99 and 29,054.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,159.26, 62,361.99 and 29,054.60 is: 40,122.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,159.26 : 62,361.99 = 29,054.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,159.26/62,361.99 = 29,054.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,159.26x = 62,361.99 × 29,054.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,159.26x = 1,811,902,217.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,811,902,217.57/45,159.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,122.50

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