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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,432.76, 59,986.32 and 29,261

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,432.76, 59,986.32 and 29,261 is: 40,413.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,432.76 : 59,986.32 = 29,261 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,432.76/59,986.32 = 29,261/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,432.76x = 59,986.32 × 29,261
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,432.76x = 1,755,259,709.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,755,259,709.52/43,432.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,413.27

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