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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,311.80, 67,967.58 and 29,725.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,311.80, 67,967.58 and 29,725.72 is: 44,588.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,311.80 : 67,967.58 = 29,725.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,311.80/67,967.58 = 29,725.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,311.80x = 67,967.58 × 29,725.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,311.80x = 2,020,385,252.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,020,385,252.16/45,311.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,588.50

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