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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,564.16, 60,846.20 and 29,541

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,564.16, 60,846.20 and 29,541 is: 44,311.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,564.16 : 60,846.20 = 29,541 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,564.16/60,846.20 = 29,541/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,564.16x = 60,846.20 × 29,541
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,564.16x = 1,797,457,594.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,797,457,594.20/40,564.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,311.47

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