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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,127.72, 60,249.96 and 29,630.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,127.72, 60,249.96 and 29,630.12 is: 44,488.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,127.72 : 60,249.96 = 29,630.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,127.72/60,249.96 = 29,630.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,127.72x = 60,249.96 × 29,630.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,127.72x = 1,785,213,544.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,785,213,544.80/40,127.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,488.29

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