Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,852.40, 41,910 and 29,852.40
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 29,852.40, 41,910 and 29,852.40 is: 41,910
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,852.40 : 41,910 = 29,852.40 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,852.40/41,910 = 29,852.40/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,852.40x = 41,910 × 29,852.40 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,852.40x = 1,251,114,084 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,251,114,084/29,852.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 41,910
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