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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,966.38, 62,876.94 and 29,462.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,966.38, 62,876.94 and 29,462.68 is: 44,143.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,966.38 : 62,876.94 = 29,462.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,966.38/62,876.94 = 29,462.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,966.38x = 62,876.94 × 29,462.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,966.38x = 1,852,523,162.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,852,523,162.60/41,966.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,143.03

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