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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,014.76, 61,471.38 and 29,149.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,014.76, 61,471.38 and 29,149.62 is: 43,688.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,014.76 : 61,471.38 = 29,149.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,014.76/61,471.38 = 29,149.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,014.76x = 61,471.38 × 29,149.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,014.76x = 1,791,867,367.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,791,867,367.88/41,014.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,688.35

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