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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,969.67, 59,309.05 and 29,363.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,969.67, 59,309.05 and 29,363.22 is: 40,528.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,969.67 : 59,309.05 = 29,363.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,969.67/59,309.05 = 29,363.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,969.67x = 59,309.05 × 29,363.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,969.67x = 1,741,504,609.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,741,504,609.73/42,969.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,528.70

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