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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,879.24, 63,323.46 and 29,109

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,879.24, 63,323.46 and 29,109 is: 40,176.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,879.24 : 63,323.46 = 29,109 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,879.24/63,323.46 = 29,109/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,879.24x = 63,323.46 × 29,109
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,879.24x = 1,843,282,597.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,843,282,597.14/45,879.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,176.83

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