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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,635.21, 81,966.90 and 29,668.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,635.21, 81,966.90 and 29,668.85 is: 44,510.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,635.21 : 81,966.90 = 29,668.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,635.21/81,966.90 = 29,668.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,635.21x = 81,966.90 × 29,668.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,635.21x = 2,431,863,251.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,431,863,251.23/54,635.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,510.92

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