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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,999.93, 48,270.13 and 29,575.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,999.93, 48,270.13 and 29,575.59 is: 40,789.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,999.93 : 48,270.13 = 29,575.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,999.93/48,270.13 = 29,575.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,999.93x = 48,270.13 × 29,575.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,999.93x = 1,427,617,574.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,427,617,574.13/34,999.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,789.16

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