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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,332.96, 60,425.28 and 29,211.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,332.96, 60,425.28 and 29,211.84 is: 43,764.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,332.96 : 60,425.28 = 29,211.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,332.96/60,425.28 = 29,211.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,332.96x = 60,425.28 × 29,211.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,332.96x = 1,765,133,611.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,765,133,611.32/40,332.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,764.05

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