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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,770.17, 68,770.28 and 29,137.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,770.17, 68,770.28 and 29,137.63 is: 43,779.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,770.17 : 68,770.28 = 29,137.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,770.17/68,770.28 = 29,137.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,770.17x = 68,770.28 × 29,137.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,770.17x = 2,003,802,973.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,003,802,973.64/45,770.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,779.67

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