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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,659.24, 68,488.89 and 29,963.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,659.24, 68,488.89 and 29,963.57 is: 44,945.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,659.24 : 68,488.89 = 29,963.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,659.24/68,488.89 = 29,963.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,659.24x = 68,488.89 × 29,963.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,659.24x = 2,052,171,157.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,052,171,157.48/45,659.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,945.36

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