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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,940.52, 68,631.64 and 29,166.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,940.52, 68,631.64 and 29,166.24 is: 43,572.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,940.52 : 68,631.64 = 29,166.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,940.52/68,631.64 = 29,166.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,940.52x = 68,631.64 × 29,166.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,940.52x = 2,001,726,883.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,001,726,883.83/45,940.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,572.14

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