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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,460.64, 40,604.88 and 21,788.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,460.64, 40,604.88 and 21,788.32 is: 30,030.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,460.64 : 40,604.88 = 21,788.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,460.64/40,604.88 = 21,788.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,460.64x = 40,604.88 × 21,788.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,460.64x = 884,712,119.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,712,119.00/29,460.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,030.31

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