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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,571.63, 60,804.42 and 29,364.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,571.63, 60,804.42 and 29,364.70 is: 44,008.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,571.63 : 60,804.42 = 29,364.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,571.63/60,804.42 = 29,364.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,571.63x = 60,804.42 × 29,364.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,571.63x = 1,785,503,399.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,785,503,399.96/40,571.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,008.67

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