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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,013.08, 66,269.90 and 29,166

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,013.08, 66,269.90 and 29,166 is: 40,256.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,013.08 : 66,269.90 = 29,166 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,013.08/66,269.90 = 29,166/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,013.08x = 66,269.90 × 29,166
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,013.08x = 1,932,827,903.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,932,827,903.40/48,013.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,256.28

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