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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,664.83, 40,908.34 and 27,203.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,664.83, 40,908.34 and 27,203.34 is: 37,513.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,664.83 : 40,908.34 = 27,203.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,664.83/40,908.34 = 27,203.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,664.83x = 40,908.34 × 27,203.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,664.83x = 1,112,843,669.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,112,843,669.27/29,664.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,513.90

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