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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,441.76, 59,998.74 and 29,270

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,441.76, 59,998.74 and 29,270 is: 40,425.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,441.76 : 59,998.74 = 29,270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,441.76/59,998.74 = 29,270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,441.76x = 59,998.74 × 29,270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,441.76x = 1,756,163,119.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,756,163,119.80/43,441.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,425.69

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