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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,122.39, 40,135.59 and 21,150.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,122.39, 40,135.59 and 21,150.76 is: 29,149.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,122.39 : 40,135.59 = 21,150.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,122.39/40,135.59 = 21,150.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,122.39x = 40,135.59 × 21,150.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,122.39x = 848,898,231.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,898,231.55/29,122.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,149.33

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