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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,512.48, 55,905.32 and 29,898.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,512.48, 55,905.32 and 29,898.24 is: 41,258.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,512.48 : 55,905.32 = 29,898.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,512.48/55,905.32 = 29,898.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,512.48x = 55,905.32 × 29,898.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,512.48x = 1,671,470,674.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,671,470,674.64/40,512.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,258.17

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