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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,714.67, 40,982.63 and 25,253.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,714.67, 40,982.63 and 25,253.19 is: 34,829.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,714.67 : 40,982.63 = 25,253.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,714.67/40,982.63 = 25,253.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,714.67x = 40,982.63 × 25,253.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,714.67x = 1,034,942,015.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,942,015.82/29,714.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,829.33

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