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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,916.96, 63,293.52 and 29,993.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,916.96, 63,293.52 and 29,993.44 is: 41,343.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,916.96 : 63,293.52 = 29,993.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,916.96/63,293.52 = 29,993.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,916.96x = 63,293.52 × 29,993.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,916.96x = 1,898,390,394.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,898,390,394.51/45,916.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,343.99

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