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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,718.92, 68,693.40 and 29,086.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,718.92, 68,693.40 and 29,086.38 is: 43,702.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,718.92 : 68,693.40 = 29,086.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,718.92/68,693.40 = 29,086.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,718.92x = 68,693.40 × 29,086.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,718.92x = 1,998,042,335.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,998,042,335.89/45,718.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,702.75

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