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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,284.31, 61,905.20 and 29,431.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,284.31, 61,905.20 and 29,431.98 is: 44,132.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,284.31 : 61,905.20 = 29,431.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,284.31/61,905.20 = 29,431.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,284.31x = 61,905.20 × 29,431.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,284.31x = 1,821,992,461.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,821,992,461.14/41,284.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,132.81

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