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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,006.72, 61,285.38 and 29,936.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,006.72, 61,285.38 and 29,936.72 is: 44,741.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,006.72 : 61,285.38 = 29,936.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,006.72/61,285.38 = 29,936.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,006.72x = 61,285.38 × 29,936.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,006.72x = 1,834,683,261.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,834,683,261.15/41,006.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,741.04

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