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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,652.96, 62,949.80 and 29,499

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,652.96, 62,949.80 and 29,499 is: 40,675.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,652.96 : 62,949.80 = 29,499 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,652.96/62,949.80 = 29,499/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,652.96x = 62,949.80 × 29,499
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,652.96x = 1,856,956,223.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,856,956,223.95/45,652.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,675.49

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