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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,976.08, 45,014.70 and 28,784.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,976.08, 45,014.70 and 28,784.12 is: 43,224.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,976.08 : 45,014.70 = 28,784.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,976.08/45,014.70 = 28,784.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,976.08x = 45,014.70 × 28,784.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,976.08x = 1,295,708,526.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,295,708,526.56/29,976.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,224.75

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