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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,267.75, 67,978.31 and 29,499.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,267.75, 67,978.31 and 29,499.75 is: 44,299.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,267.75 : 67,978.31 = 29,499.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,267.75/67,978.31 = 29,499.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,267.75x = 67,978.31 × 29,499.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,267.75x = 2,005,343,002.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,005,343,002.92/45,267.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,299.60

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