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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,310.80, 67,966.08 and 29,724.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,310.80, 67,966.08 and 29,724.72 is: 44,587.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,310.80 : 67,966.08 = 29,724.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,310.80/67,966.08 = 29,724.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,310.80x = 67,966.08 × 29,724.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,310.80x = 2,020,272,697.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,020,272,697.50/45,310.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,587.00

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