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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,924.91, 55,100.27 and 29,835.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,924.91, 55,100.27 and 29,835.83 is: 41,176.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,924.91 : 55,100.27 = 29,835.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,924.91/55,100.27 = 29,835.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,924.91x = 55,100.27 × 29,835.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,924.91x = 1,643,962,288.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,643,962,288.67/39,924.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,176.36

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