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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,464.38, 44,094.51 and 28,239.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,464.38, 44,094.51 and 28,239.66 is: 42,261.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,464.38 : 44,094.51 = 28,239.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,464.38/44,094.51 = 28,239.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,464.38x = 44,094.51 × 28,239.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,464.38x = 1,245,213,970.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,213,970.27/29,464.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,261.67

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