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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,976.98, 68,856.47 and 29,286.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,976.98, 68,856.47 and 29,286.41 is: 43,860.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,976.98 : 68,856.47 = 29,286.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,976.98/68,856.47 = 29,286.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,976.98x = 68,856.47 × 29,286.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,976.98x = 2,016,558,467.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,016,558,467.29/45,976.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,860.18

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