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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,615.76, 40,879.08 and 28,630.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,615.76, 40,879.08 and 28,630.80 is: 39,519.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,615.76 : 40,879.08 = 28,630.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,615.76/40,879.08 = 28,630.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,615.76x = 40,879.08 × 28,630.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,615.76x = 1,170,400,763.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,400,763.66/29,615.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,519.52

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