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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,233.61, 61,862.72 and 29,248.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,233.61, 61,862.72 and 29,248.85 is: 43,882.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,233.61 : 61,862.72 = 29,248.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,233.61/61,862.72 = 29,248.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,233.61x = 61,862.72 × 29,248.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,233.61x = 1,809,412,962.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,809,412,962.31/41,233.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,882.00

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