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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,430.76, 59,983.56 and 29,259

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,430.76, 59,983.56 and 29,259 is: 40,410.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,430.76 : 59,983.56 = 29,259 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,430.76/59,983.56 = 29,259/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,430.76x = 59,983.56 × 29,259
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,430.76x = 1,755,058,982.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,755,058,982.04/43,430.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,410.51

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