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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,748.26, 68,573.16 and 29,903.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,748.26, 68,573.16 and 29,903.43 is: 44,822.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,748.26 : 68,573.16 = 29,903.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,748.26/68,573.16 = 29,903.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,748.26x = 68,573.16 × 29,903.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,748.26x = 2,050,572,689.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,050,572,689.94/45,748.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,822.97

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