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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,286.34, 62,451.68 and 29,137.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,286.34, 62,451.68 and 29,137.16 is: 40,181.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,286.34 : 62,451.68 = 29,137.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,286.34/62,451.68 = 29,137.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,286.34x = 62,451.68 × 29,137.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,286.34x = 1,819,664,134.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,819,664,134.48/45,286.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,181.31

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