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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,729.58, 57,554.96 and 28,982.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,729.58, 57,554.96 and 28,982.61 is: 39,973.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,729.58 : 57,554.96 = 28,982.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,729.58/57,554.96 = 28,982.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,729.58x = 57,554.96 × 28,982.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,729.58x = 1,668,092,814.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,668,092,814.33/41,729.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,973.87

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