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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,895.38, 68,834.88 and 29,205.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,895.38, 68,834.88 and 29,205.87 is: 43,803.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,895.38 : 68,834.88 = 29,205.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,895.38/68,834.88 = 29,205.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,895.38x = 68,834.88 × 29,205.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,895.38x = 2,010,382,556.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,010,382,556.75/45,895.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,803.59

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