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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,432.70, 44,149.05 and 28,266.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,432.70, 44,149.05 and 28,266.30 is: 42,399.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,432.70 : 44,149.05 = 28,266.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,432.70/44,149.05 = 28,266.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,432.70x = 44,149.05 × 28,266.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,432.70x = 1,247,930,292.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,247,930,292.02/29,432.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,399.45

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