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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,929.32, 91,401.50 and 29,741

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,929.32, 91,401.50 and 29,741 is: 44,615.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,929.32 : 91,401.50 = 29,741 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,929.32/91,401.50 = 29,741/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,929.32x = 91,401.50 × 29,741
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,929.32x = 2,718,372,011.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,718,372,011.50/60,929.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,615.17

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