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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,284.51, 67,838.40 and 29,654.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,284.51, 67,838.40 and 29,654.75 is: 44,424.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,284.51 : 67,838.40 = 29,654.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,284.51/67,838.40 = 29,654.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,284.51x = 67,838.40 × 29,654.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,284.51x = 2,011,730,792.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,011,730,792.40/45,284.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,424.26

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