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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,929.76, 61,394.64 and 29,265.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,929.76, 61,394.64 and 29,265.76 is: 43,898.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,929.76 : 61,394.64 = 29,265.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,929.76/61,394.64 = 29,265.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,929.76x = 61,394.64 × 29,265.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,929.76x = 1,796,760,799.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,796,760,799.53/40,929.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,898.64

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