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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,552.60, 68,328.90 and 29,806.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,552.60, 68,328.90 and 29,806.20 is: 44,709.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,552.60 : 68,328.90 = 29,806.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,552.60/68,328.90 = 29,806.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,552.60x = 68,328.90 × 29,806.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,552.60x = 2,036,624,859.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,036,624,859.18/45,552.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,709.30

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