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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,268.88, 40,380.84 and 20,314

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,268.88, 40,380.84 and 20,314 is: 28,026.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,268.88 : 40,380.84 = 20,314 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,268.88/40,380.84 = 20,314/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,268.88x = 40,380.84 × 20,314
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,268.88x = 820,296,383.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,296,383.76/29,268.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,026.23

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