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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,417.64, 41,671.46 and 29,280.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,417.64, 41,671.46 and 29,280.52 is: 40,113.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,417.64 : 41,671.46 = 29,280.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,417.64/41,671.46 = 29,280.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,417.64x = 41,671.46 × 29,280.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,417.64x = 1,220,162,017.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220,162,017.96/30,417.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,113.63

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