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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,966.64, 41,262.36 and 27,153.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,966.64, 41,262.36 and 27,153.84 is: 37,389.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,966.64 : 41,262.36 = 27,153.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,966.64/41,262.36 = 27,153.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,966.64x = 41,262.36 × 27,153.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,966.64x = 1,120,431,521.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,120,431,521.46/29,966.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,389.29

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