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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,294.09, 62,467.47 and 29,164.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,294.09, 62,467.47 and 29,164.20 is: 40,221.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,294.09 : 62,467.47 = 29,164.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,294.09/62,467.47 = 29,164.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,294.09x = 62,467.47 × 29,164.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,294.09x = 1,821,813,788.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,821,813,788.57/45,294.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,221.89

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