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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,282.06, 61,901.82 and 29,429.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,282.06, 61,901.82 and 29,429.73 is: 44,129.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,282.06 : 61,901.82 = 29,429.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,282.06/61,901.82 = 29,429.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,282.06x = 61,901.82 × 29,429.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,282.06x = 1,821,753,849.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,821,753,849.11/41,282.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,129.44

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