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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,961.36, 59,884.92 and 29,348.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,961.36, 59,884.92 and 29,348.16 is: 43,980.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,961.36 : 59,884.92 = 29,348.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,961.36/59,884.92 = 29,348.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,961.36x = 59,884.92 × 29,348.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,961.36x = 1,757,512,213.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,757,512,213.75/39,961.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,980.29

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