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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,832.84, 68,769.61 and 29,188.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,832.84, 68,769.61 and 29,188.55 is: 43,795.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,832.84 : 68,769.61 = 29,188.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,832.84/68,769.61 = 29,188.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,832.84x = 68,769.61 × 29,188.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,832.84x = 2,007,285,298.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,007,285,298.92/45,832.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,795.79

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