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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,924.89, 40,996.94 and 28,803.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,924.89, 40,996.94 and 28,803.14 is: 39,460.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,924.89 : 40,996.94 = 28,803.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,924.89/40,996.94 = 28,803.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,924.89x = 40,996.94 × 28,803.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,924.89x = 1,180,840,637.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,840,637.74/29,924.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,460.15

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