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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,922.92, 50,982.66 and 29,730

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,922.92, 50,982.66 and 29,730 is: 41,050.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,922.92 : 50,982.66 = 29,730 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,922.92/50,982.66 = 29,730/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,922.92x = 50,982.66 × 29,730
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,922.92x = 1,515,714,481.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,515,714,481.80/36,922.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,050.78

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