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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,433.62, 40,618.09 and 21,913.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,433.62, 40,618.09 and 21,913.58 is: 30,240.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,433.62 : 40,618.09 = 21,913.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,433.62/40,618.09 = 21,913.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,433.62x = 40,618.09 × 21,913.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,433.62x = 890,087,764.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,087,764.66/29,433.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,240.51

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