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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,628.70, 68,299.65 and 29,007.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,628.70, 68,299.65 and 29,007.50 is: 43,420.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,628.70 : 68,299.65 = 29,007.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,628.70/68,299.65 = 29,007.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,628.70x = 68,299.65 × 29,007.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,628.70x = 1,981,201,755.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,981,201,755.88/45,628.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,420.08

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