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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,834.68, 75,671.52 and 29,684

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,834.68, 75,671.52 and 29,684 is: 40,963.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,834.68 : 75,671.52 = 29,684 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,834.68/75,671.52 = 29,684/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,834.68x = 75,671.52 × 29,684
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,834.68x = 2,246,233,399.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,246,233,399.68/54,834.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,963.74

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