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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,248.52, 62,445.42 and 29,346.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,248.52, 62,445.42 and 29,346.60 is: 40,499.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,248.52 : 62,445.42 = 29,346.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,248.52/62,445.42 = 29,346.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,248.52x = 62,445.42 × 29,346.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,248.52x = 1,832,560,762.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,832,560,762.57/45,248.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,499.91

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