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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,462.70, 44,145.45 and 27,713.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,462.70, 44,145.45 and 27,713.10 is: 41,523.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,462.70 : 44,145.45 = 27,713.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,462.70/44,145.45 = 27,713.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,462.70x = 44,145.45 × 27,713.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,462.70x = 1,223,407,270.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223,407,270.40/29,462.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,523.94

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