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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,389.60, 44,127.60 and 20,663.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,389.60, 44,127.60 and 20,663.20 is: 31,025.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,389.60 : 44,127.60 = 20,663.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,389.60/44,127.60 = 20,663.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,389.60x = 44,127.60 × 20,663.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,389.60x = 911,817,424.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,817,424.32/29,389.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,025.17

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