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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,430.10, 62,666.96 and 29,525.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,430.10, 62,666.96 and 29,525.14 is: 40,727.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,430.10 : 62,666.96 = 29,525.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,430.10/62,666.96 = 29,525.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,430.10x = 62,666.96 × 29,525.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,430.10x = 1,850,250,767.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,850,250,767.37/45,430.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,727.42

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