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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,197.97, 40,251.21 and 20,799.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,197.97, 40,251.21 and 20,799.89 is: 28,673.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,197.97 : 40,251.21 = 20,799.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,197.97/40,251.21 = 20,799.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,197.97x = 40,251.21 × 20,799.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,197.97x = 837,220,726.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,220,726.52/29,197.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,673.94

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