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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,628.93, 68,443.40 and 29,847.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,628.93, 68,443.40 and 29,847.23 is: 44,770.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,628.93 : 68,443.40 = 29,847.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,628.93/68,443.40 = 29,847.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,628.93x = 68,443.40 × 29,847.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,628.93x = 2,042,845,901.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,042,845,901.78/45,628.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,770.85

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