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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,830.16, 68,621.76 and 29,995.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,830.16, 68,621.76 and 29,995.92 is: 44,913.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,830.16 : 68,621.76 = 29,995.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,830.16/68,621.76 = 29,995.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,830.16x = 68,621.76 × 29,995.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,830.16x = 2,058,372,823.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,058,372,823.22/45,830.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,913.06

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