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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,411.17, 57,079.02 and 29,296

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,411.17, 57,079.02 and 29,296 is: 40,380.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,411.17 : 57,079.02 = 29,296 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,411.17/57,079.02 = 29,296/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,411.17x = 57,079.02 × 29,296
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,411.17x = 1,672,186,969.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,672,186,969.92/41,411.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,380.09

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