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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,983.52, 41,382.24 and 28,654.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,983.52, 41,382.24 and 28,654.88 is: 39,548.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,983.52 : 41,382.24 = 28,654.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,983.52/41,382.24 = 28,654.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,983.52x = 41,382.24 × 28,654.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,983.52x = 1,185,803,121.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185,803,121.33/29,983.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,548.50

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