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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,659.80, 68,489.70 and 29,913.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,659.80, 68,489.70 and 29,913.40 is: 44,870.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,659.80 : 68,489.70 = 29,913.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,659.80/68,489.70 = 29,913.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,659.80x = 68,489.70 × 29,913.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,659.80x = 2,048,759,791.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,048,759,791.98/45,659.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,870.10

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