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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,271.69, 62,512.23 and 29,383.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,271.69, 62,512.23 and 29,383.27 is: 40,573.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,271.69 : 62,512.23 = 29,383.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,271.69/62,512.23 = 29,383.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,271.69x = 62,512.23 × 29,383.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,271.69x = 1,836,813,732.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,836,813,732.39/45,271.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,573.12

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