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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,727.62, 54,737.52 and 29,652

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,727.62, 54,737.52 and 29,652 is: 40,855.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,727.62 : 54,737.52 = 29,652 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,727.62/54,737.52 = 29,652/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,727.62x = 54,737.52 × 29,652
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,727.62x = 1,623,076,943.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,623,076,943.04/39,727.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,855.13

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