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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,158.06, 56,802.33 and 29,682.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,158.06, 56,802.33 and 29,682.46 is: 40,964.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,158.06 : 56,802.33 = 29,682.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,158.06/56,802.33 = 29,682.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,158.06x = 56,802.33 × 29,682.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,158.06x = 1,686,032,604.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,686,032,604.12/41,158.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,964.83

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