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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,285.26, 67,839.52 and 29,655.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,285.26, 67,839.52 and 29,655.50 is: 44,425.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,285.26 : 67,839.52 = 29,655.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,285.26/67,839.52 = 29,655.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,285.26x = 67,839.52 × 29,655.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,285.26x = 2,011,814,885.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,011,814,885.36/45,285.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,425.38

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