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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,427.15, 62,079.29 and 30,429.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,427.15, 62,079.29 and 30,429.39 is: 45,598.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,427.15 : 62,079.29 = 30,429.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,427.15/62,079.29 = 30,429.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,427.15x = 62,079.29 × 30,429.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,427.15x = 1,889,034,774.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,889,034,774.19/41,427.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,598.96

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