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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,905.70, 44,858.55 and 27,281.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,905.70, 44,858.55 and 27,281.30 is: 40,921.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,905.70 : 44,858.55 = 27,281.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,905.70/44,858.55 = 27,281.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,905.70x = 44,858.55 × 27,281.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,905.70x = 1,223,799,560.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223,799,560.12/29,905.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,921.95

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