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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,629.43, 68,444.15 and 29,847.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,629.43, 68,444.15 and 29,847.73 is: 44,771.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,629.43 : 68,444.15 = 29,847.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,629.43/68,444.15 = 29,847.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,629.43x = 68,444.15 × 29,847.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,629.43x = 2,042,902,509.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,042,902,509.28/45,629.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,771.60

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