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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,623.31, 68,383.83 and 29,858.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,623.31, 68,383.83 and 29,858.67 is: 44,754.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,623.31 : 68,383.83 = 29,858.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,623.31/68,383.83 = 29,858.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,623.31x = 68,383.83 × 29,858.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,623.31x = 2,041,850,213.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,041,850,213.31/45,623.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,754.54

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