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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,697.59, 68,566.82 and 29,053.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,697.59, 68,566.82 and 29,053.17 is: 43,592.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,697.59 : 68,566.82 = 29,053.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,697.59/68,566.82 = 29,053.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,697.59x = 68,566.82 × 29,053.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,697.59x = 1,992,083,332.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,992,083,332.55/45,697.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,592.74

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