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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,421.63, 40,512.96 and 25,353.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,421.63, 40,512.96 and 25,353.81 is: 34,911.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,421.63 : 40,512.96 = 25,353.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,421.63/40,512.96 = 25,353.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,421.63x = 40,512.96 × 25,353.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,421.63x = 1,027,157,890.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,027,157,890.38/29,421.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,911.66

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