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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,458.79, 44,188.18 and 20,732.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,458.79, 44,188.18 and 20,732.66 is: 31,098.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,458.79 : 44,188.18 = 20,732.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,458.79/44,188.18 = 20,732.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,458.79x = 44,188.18 × 20,732.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,458.79x = 916,138,239.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,138,239.19/29,458.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,098.98

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