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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,960.64, 41,254.08 and 27,147.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,960.64, 41,254.08 and 27,147.84 is: 37,381.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,960.64 : 41,254.08 = 27,147.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,960.64/41,254.08 = 27,147.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,960.64x = 41,254.08 × 27,147.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,960.64x = 1,119,959,163.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119,959,163.19/29,960.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,381.02

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