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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,289.23, 67,933.80 and 29,703.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,289.23, 67,933.80 and 29,703.21 is: 44,554.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,289.23 : 67,933.80 = 29,703.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,289.23/67,933.80 = 29,703.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,289.23x = 67,933.80 × 29,703.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,289.23x = 2,017,851,927.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,017,851,927.50/45,289.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,554.79

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