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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,256.32, 62,440.96 and 29,341.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,256.32, 62,440.96 and 29,341.44 is: 40,482.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,256.32 : 62,440.96 = 29,341.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,256.32/62,440.96 = 29,341.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,256.32x = 62,440.96 × 29,341.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,256.32x = 1,832,107,681.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,832,107,681.38/45,256.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,482.91

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