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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,778.20, 52,109.70 and 29,594.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,778.20, 52,109.70 and 29,594.20 is: 44,342.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,778.20 : 52,109.70 = 29,594.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,778.20/52,109.70 = 29,594.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,778.20x = 52,109.70 × 29,594.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,778.20x = 1,542,144,883.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,542,144,883.74/34,778.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,342.29

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