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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,714.80, 68,687.40 and 29,082.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,714.80, 68,687.40 and 29,082.80 is: 43,697.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,714.80 : 68,687.40 = 29,082.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,714.80/68,687.40 = 29,082.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,714.80x = 68,687.40 × 29,082.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,714.80x = 1,997,621,916.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,997,621,916.72/45,714.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,697.49

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