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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,287.26, 67,842.52 and 29,657.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,287.26, 67,842.52 and 29,657.50 is: 44,428.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,287.26 : 67,842.52 = 29,657.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,287.26/67,842.52 = 29,657.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,287.26x = 67,842.52 × 29,657.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,287.26x = 2,012,039,536.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,012,039,536.90/45,287.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,428.38

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