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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,457.27, 44,185.92 and 20,731.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,457.27, 44,185.92 and 20,731.14 is: 31,096.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,457.27 : 44,185.92 = 20,731.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,457.27/44,185.92 = 20,731.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,457.27x = 44,185.92 × 20,731.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,457.27x = 916,024,493.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,024,493.55/29,457.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,096.72

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