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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,707.31, 68,533.26 and 29,893.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,707.31, 68,533.26 and 29,893.23 is: 44,821.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,707.31 : 68,533.26 = 29,893.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,707.31/68,533.26 = 29,893.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,707.31x = 68,533.26 × 29,893.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,707.31x = 2,048,680,503.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,048,680,503.83/45,707.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,821.73

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