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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,192.73, 39,994.19 and 28,099.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,192.73, 39,994.19 and 28,099.40 is: 38,496.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,192.73 : 39,994.19 = 28,099.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,192.73/39,994.19 = 28,099.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,192.73x = 39,994.19 × 28,099.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,192.73x = 1,123,812,402.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,812,402.02/29,192.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,496.31

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