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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,901.96, 44,853.02 and 28,075.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,901.96, 44,853.02 and 28,075.14 is: 42,112.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,901.96 : 44,853.02 = 28,075.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,901.96/44,853.02 = 28,075.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,901.96x = 44,853.02 × 28,075.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,901.96x = 1,259,254,675.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259,254,675.55/29,901.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,112.78

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