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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,192.58, 40,295.61 and 20,251.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,192.58, 40,295.61 and 20,251.94 is: 27,954.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,192.58 : 40,295.61 = 20,251.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,192.58/40,295.61 = 20,251.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,192.58x = 40,295.61 × 20,251.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,192.58x = 816,064,074.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,064,074.51/29,192.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,954.50

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