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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,357.28, 44,043.85 and 20,934.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,357.28, 44,043.85 and 20,934.42 is: 31,407.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,357.28 : 44,043.85 = 20,934.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,357.28/44,043.85 = 20,934.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,357.28x = 44,043.85 × 20,934.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,357.28x = 922,032,234.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,032,234.10/29,357.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,407.28

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