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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,868.73, 41,129.87 and 29,205.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,868.73, 41,129.87 and 29,205.72 is: 40,216.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,868.73 : 41,129.87 = 29,205.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,868.73/41,129.87 = 29,205.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,868.73x = 41,129.87 × 29,205.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,868.73x = 1,201,227,642.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,227,642.70/29,868.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,216.90

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