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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,627.21, 68,297.40 and 29,006.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,627.21, 68,297.40 and 29,006.01 is: 43,417.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,627.21 : 68,297.40 = 29,006.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,627.21/68,297.40 = 29,006.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,627.21x = 68,297.40 × 29,006.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,627.21x = 1,981,035,067.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,981,035,067.37/45,627.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,417.84

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