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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,830.56, 46,655.32 and 29,049

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,830.56, 46,655.32 and 29,049 is: 40,061.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,830.56 : 46,655.32 = 29,049 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,830.56/46,655.32 = 29,049/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,830.56x = 46,655.32 × 29,049
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,830.56x = 1,355,290,390.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,355,290,390.68/33,830.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,061.13

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