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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,273.69, 62,514.99 and 29,385.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,273.69, 62,514.99 and 29,385.27 is: 40,575.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,273.69 : 62,514.99 = 29,385.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,273.69/62,514.99 = 29,385.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,273.69x = 62,514.99 × 29,385.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,273.69x = 1,837,019,860.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,837,019,860.20/45,273.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,575.88

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