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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,031.21, 40,016.43 and 21,850.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,031.21, 40,016.43 and 21,850.56 is: 30,118.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,031.21 : 40,016.43 = 21,850.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,031.21/40,016.43 = 21,850.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,031.21x = 40,016.43 × 21,850.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,031.21x = 874,381,404.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,381,404.70/29,031.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,118.67

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