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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,284.66, 60,369.70 and 29,671.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,284.66, 60,369.70 and 29,671.23 is: 44,464.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,284.66 : 60,369.70 = 29,671.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,284.66/60,369.70 = 29,671.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,284.66x = 60,369.70 × 29,671.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,284.66x = 1,791,243,253.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,791,243,253.73/40,284.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,464.65

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