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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,007, 39,961.35 and 27,263.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,007, 39,961.35 and 27,263.21 is: 37,559.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,007 : 39,961.35 = 27,263.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,007/39,961.35 = 27,263.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,007x = 39,961.35 × 27,263.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,007x = 1,089,474,477.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,474,477.13/29,007
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,559.02

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