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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,220.67, 40,305.82 and 20,264.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,220.67, 40,305.82 and 20,264.90 is: 27,952.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,220.67 : 40,305.82 = 20,264.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,220.67/40,305.82 = 20,264.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,220.67x = 40,305.82 × 20,264.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,220.67x = 816,793,623.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,793,623.10/29,220.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,952.60

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