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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,811.98, 68,738.63 and 29,167.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,811.98, 68,738.63 and 29,167.70 is: 43,764.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,811.98 : 68,738.63 = 29,167.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,811.98/68,738.63 = 29,167.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,811.98x = 68,738.63 × 29,167.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,811.98x = 2,004,947,248.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,004,947,248.72/45,811.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,764.69

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