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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,457.23, 44,259.66 and 27,685.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,457.23, 44,259.66 and 27,685.76 is: 41,598.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,457.23 : 44,259.66 = 27,685.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,457.23/44,259.66 = 27,685.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,457.23x = 44,259.66 × 27,685.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,457.23x = 1,225,362,324.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,362,324.44/29,457.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,598.02

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