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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,220.86, 40,306.08 and 20,265.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,220.86, 40,306.08 and 20,265.09 is: 27,952.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,220.86 : 40,306.08 = 20,265.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,220.86/40,306.08 = 20,265.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,220.86x = 40,306.08 × 20,265.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,220.86x = 816,806,452.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,806,452.32/29,220.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,952.86

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