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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,214.06, 40,294.44 and 20,264.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,214.06, 40,294.44 and 20,264.40 is: 27,950.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,214.06 : 40,294.44 = 20,264.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,214.06/40,294.44 = 20,264.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,214.06x = 40,294.44 × 20,264.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,214.06x = 816,542,649.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,542,649.94/29,214.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,950.33

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