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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,459.70, 62,705.10 and 29,347.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,459.70, 62,705.10 and 29,347.54 is: 40,480.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,459.70 : 62,705.10 = 29,347.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,459.70/62,705.10 = 29,347.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,459.70x = 62,705.10 × 29,347.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,459.70x = 1,840,240,430.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,840,240,430.45/45,459.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,480.70

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