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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,429.72, 60,683.10 and 29,196.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,429.72, 60,683.10 and 29,196.28 is: 43,822.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,429.72 : 60,683.10 = 29,196.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,429.72/60,683.10 = 29,196.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,429.72x = 60,683.10 × 29,196.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,429.72x = 1,771,720,778.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,771,720,778.87/40,429.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,822.24

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