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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,031.23, 59,998.28 and 29,402.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,031.23, 59,998.28 and 29,402.69 is: 44,068.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,031.23 : 59,998.28 = 29,402.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,031.23/59,998.28 = 29,402.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,031.23x = 59,998.28 × 29,402.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,031.23x = 1,764,110,827.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,764,110,827.37/40,031.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,068.37

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