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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,615.80, 68,423.70 and 29,948.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,615.80, 68,423.70 and 29,948.60 is: 44,922.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,615.80 : 68,423.70 = 29,948.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,615.80/68,423.70 = 29,948.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,615.80x = 68,423.70 × 29,948.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,615.80x = 2,049,194,021.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,049,194,021.82/45,615.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,922.90

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