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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,305.94, 40,465.31 and 27,066.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,305.94, 40,465.31 and 27,066.87 is: 37,373.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,305.94 : 40,465.31 = 27,066.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,305.94/40,465.31 = 27,066.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,305.94x = 40,465.31 × 27,066.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,305.94x = 1,095,269,149.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,095,269,149.95/29,305.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,373.63

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