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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,419.74, 44,129.88 and 20,950.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,419.74, 44,129.88 and 20,950.52 is: 31,425.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,419.74 : 44,129.88 = 20,950.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,419.74/44,129.88 = 20,950.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,419.74x = 44,129.88 × 20,950.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,419.74x = 924,543,712.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,543,712.89/29,419.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,425.96

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