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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,251.92, 144,394.29 and 29,679.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,251.92, 144,394.29 and 29,679.64 is: 44,524.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,251.92 : 144,394.29 = 29,679.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,251.92/144,394.29 = 29,679.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,251.92x = 144,394.29 × 29,679.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,251.92x = 4,285,570,545.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,285,570,545.26/96,251.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,524.52

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