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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,297.91, 43,871.79 and 20,279.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,297.91, 43,871.79 and 20,279.52 is: 30,367.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,297.91 : 43,871.79 = 20,279.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,297.91/43,871.79 = 20,279.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,297.91x = 43,871.79 × 20,279.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,297.91x = 889,698,842.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,698,842.74/29,297.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,367.31

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