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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,028.82, 62,993.10 and 29,309.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,028.82, 62,993.10 and 29,309.84 is: 43,929.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,028.82 : 62,993.10 = 29,309.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,028.82/62,993.10 = 29,309.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,028.82x = 62,993.10 × 29,309.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,028.82x = 1,846,317,682.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,846,317,682.10/42,028.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,929.80

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