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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,099.89, 60,170.58 and 29,097.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,099.89, 60,170.58 and 29,097.29 is: 43,660.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,099.89 : 60,170.58 = 29,097.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,099.89/60,170.58 = 29,097.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,099.89x = 60,170.58 × 29,097.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,099.89x = 1,750,800,670.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,750,800,670.24/40,099.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,660.98

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