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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,650.11, 58,794.85 and 29,863

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,650.11, 58,794.85 and 29,863 is: 41,167.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,650.11 : 58,794.85 = 29,863 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,650.11/58,794.85 = 29,863/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,650.11x = 58,794.85 × 29,863
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,650.11x = 1,755,790,605.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,755,790,605.55/42,650.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,167.32

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