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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,496.13, 68,189.75 and 29,708.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,496.13, 68,189.75 and 29,708.72 is: 44,527.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,496.13 : 68,189.75 = 29,708.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,496.13/68,189.75 = 29,708.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,496.13x = 68,189.75 × 29,708.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,496.13x = 2,025,830,450.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,025,830,450.81/45,496.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,527.53

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