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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,311.56, 44,010.99 and 28,290.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,311.56, 44,010.99 and 28,290.96 is: 42,478.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,311.56 : 44,010.99 = 28,290.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,311.56/44,010.99 = 28,290.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,311.56x = 44,010.99 × 28,290.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,311.56x = 1,245,113,157.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,113,157.65/29,311.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,478.57

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