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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,060.18, 55,221.69 and 29,973.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,060.18, 55,221.69 and 29,973.34 is: 41,317.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,060.18 : 55,221.69 = 29,973.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,060.18/55,221.69 = 29,973.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,060.18x = 55,221.69 × 29,973.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,060.18x = 1,655,178,489.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,655,178,489.74/40,060.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,317.30

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