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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,305.64, 40,464.96 and 27,066.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,305.64, 40,464.96 and 27,066.62 is: 37,373.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,305.64 : 40,464.96 = 27,066.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,305.64/40,464.96 = 27,066.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,305.64x = 40,464.96 × 27,066.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,305.64x = 1,095,249,695.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,095,249,695.64/29,305.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,373.34

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