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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,128.72, 60,251.46 and 29,631.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,128.72, 60,251.46 and 29,631.12 is: 44,489.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,128.72 : 60,251.46 = 29,631.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,128.72/60,251.46 = 29,631.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,128.72x = 60,251.46 × 29,631.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,128.72x = 1,785,318,241.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,785,318,241.44/40,128.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,489.79

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