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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,858.68, 63,261.68 and 29,952.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,858.68, 63,261.68 and 29,952.44 is: 41,319.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,858.68 : 63,261.68 = 29,952.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,858.68/63,261.68 = 29,952.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,858.68x = 63,261.68 × 29,952.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,858.68x = 1,894,841,674.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,894,841,674.50/45,858.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,319.15

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