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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,995.92, 41,370.75 and 27,983.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,995.92, 41,370.75 and 27,983.88 is: 38,595.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,995.92 : 41,370.75 = 27,983.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,995.92/41,370.75 = 27,983.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,995.92x = 41,370.75 × 27,983.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,995.92x = 1,157,714,103.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,157,714,103.51/29,995.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,595.72

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