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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,231.46, 40,150.98 and 28,671.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,231.46, 40,150.98 and 28,671.08 is: 39,381.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,231.46 : 40,150.98 = 28,671.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,231.46/40,150.98 = 28,671.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,231.46x = 40,150.98 × 28,671.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,231.46x = 1,151,171,959.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,151,171,959.66/29,231.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,381.27

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