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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,253.44, 40,327.76 and 20,855.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,253.44, 40,327.76 and 20,855.36 is: 28,750.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,253.44 : 40,327.76 = 20,855.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,253.44/40,327.76 = 20,855.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,253.44x = 40,327.76 × 20,855.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,253.44x = 841,049,952.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,049,952.79/29,253.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,750.46

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