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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,425.13, 62,651.12 and 29,514.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,425.13, 62,651.12 and 29,514.75 is: 40,707.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,425.13 : 62,651.12 = 29,514.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,425.13/62,651.12 = 29,514.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,425.13x = 62,651.12 × 29,514.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,425.13x = 1,849,131,996.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,849,131,996.45/45,425.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,707.25

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