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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,197.98, 40,244.82 and 20,689.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,197.98, 40,244.82 and 20,689.20 is: 28,516.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,197.98 : 40,244.82 = 20,689.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,197.98/40,244.82 = 20,689.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,197.98x = 40,244.82 × 20,689.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,197.98x = 832,633,129.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,633,129.94/29,197.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,516.81

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