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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,261.32, 62,447.86 and 29,346.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,261.32, 62,447.86 and 29,346.44 is: 40,489.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,261.32 : 62,447.86 = 29,346.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,261.32/62,447.86 = 29,346.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,261.32x = 62,447.86 × 29,346.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,261.32x = 1,832,622,376.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,832,622,376.62/45,261.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,489.81

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