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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,978.63, 68,688.44 and 29,204.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,978.63, 68,688.44 and 29,204.34 is: 43,628.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,978.63 : 68,688.44 = 29,204.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,978.63/68,688.44 = 29,204.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,978.63x = 68,688.44 × 29,204.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,978.63x = 2,006,000,409.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,006,000,409.81/45,978.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,628.97

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