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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,566, 44,571.89 and 27,663.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,566, 44,571.89 and 27,663.31 is: 41,703.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,566 : 44,571.89 = 27,663.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,566/44,571.89 = 27,663.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,566x = 44,571.89 × 27,663.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,566x = 1,233,006,010.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233,006,010.36/29,566
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,703.51

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