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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,165.94, 40,255.58 and 20,659.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,165.94, 40,255.58 and 20,659.12 is: 28,514.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,165.94 : 40,255.58 = 20,659.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,165.94/40,255.58 = 20,659.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,165.94x = 40,255.58 × 20,659.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,165.94x = 831,644,808.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,644,808.90/29,165.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,514.25

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