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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,011.92, 40,026.72 and 20,056.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,011.92, 40,026.72 and 20,056.20 is: 27,670.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,011.92 : 40,026.72 = 20,056.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,011.92/40,026.72 = 20,056.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,011.92x = 40,026.72 × 20,056.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,011.92x = 802,783,901.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,783,901.66/29,011.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,670.83

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