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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,623.17, 68,383.66 and 29,858.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,623.17, 68,383.66 and 29,858.55 is: 44,754.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,623.17 : 68,383.66 = 29,858.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,623.17/68,383.66 = 29,858.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,623.17x = 68,383.66 × 29,858.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,623.17x = 2,041,836,514.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,041,836,514.73/45,623.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,754.38

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