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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,872.68, 63,280.96 and 29,966.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,872.68, 63,280.96 and 29,966.44 is: 41,338.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,872.68 : 63,280.96 = 29,966.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,872.68/63,280.96 = 29,966.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,872.68x = 63,280.96 × 29,966.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,872.68x = 1,896,305,090.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,896,305,090.98/45,872.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,338.44

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