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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,621.32, 40,837.62 and 28,704.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,621.32, 40,837.62 and 28,704.04 is: 39,573.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,621.32 : 40,837.62 = 28,704.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,621.32/40,837.62 = 28,704.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,621.32x = 40,837.62 × 28,704.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,621.32x = 1,172,204,677.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,204,677.98/29,621.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,573.01

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