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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,030.49, 59,997.18 and 29,401.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,030.49, 59,997.18 and 29,401.96 is: 44,067.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,030.49 : 59,997.18 = 29,401.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,030.49/59,997.18 = 29,401.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,030.49x = 59,997.18 × 29,401.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,030.49x = 1,764,034,239.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,764,034,239.48/40,030.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,067.27

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