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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,983.89, 41,552.78 and 29,561.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,983.89, 41,552.78 and 29,561.07 is: 40,966.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,983.89 : 41,552.78 = 29,561.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,983.89/41,552.78 = 29,561.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,983.89x = 41,552.78 × 29,561.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,983.89x = 1,228,344,490.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,228,344,490.47/29,983.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,966.82

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