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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,364.79, 62,611.16 and 29,227.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,364.79, 62,611.16 and 29,227.56 is: 40,339.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,364.79 : 62,611.16 = 29,227.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,364.79/62,611.16 = 29,227.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,364.79x = 62,611.16 × 29,227.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,364.79x = 1,829,971,289.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,829,971,289.43/45,364.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,339.03

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