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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,274.36, 40,421.91 and 27,035.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,274.36, 40,421.91 and 27,035.42 is: 37,330.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,274.36 : 40,421.91 = 27,035.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,274.36/40,421.91 = 27,035.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,274.36x = 40,421.91 × 27,035.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,274.36x = 1,092,823,364.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,092,823,364.66/29,274.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,330.39

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