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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,252.80, 60,379.20 and 29,884.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,252.80, 60,379.20 and 29,884.80 is: 44,827.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,252.80 : 60,379.20 = 29,884.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,252.80/60,379.20 = 29,884.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,252.80x = 60,379.20 × 29,884.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,252.80x = 1,804,420,316.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,804,420,316.16/40,252.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,827.20

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