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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,604.30, 40,872.06 and 28,183.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,604.30, 40,872.06 and 28,183.44 is: 38,910.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,604.30 : 40,872.06 = 28,183.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,604.30/40,872.06 = 28,183.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,604.30x = 40,872.06 × 28,183.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,604.30x = 1,151,915,250.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,151,915,250.69/29,604.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,910.40

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