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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,285.94, 62,451.17 and 29,136.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,285.94, 62,451.17 and 29,136.77 is: 40,180.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,285.94 : 62,451.17 = 29,136.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,285.94/62,451.17 = 29,136.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,285.94x = 62,451.17 × 29,136.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,285.94x = 1,819,625,262.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,819,625,262.04/45,285.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,180.80

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