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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,520.53, 44,264.55 and 20,171.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,520.53, 44,264.55 and 20,171.11 is: 30,245.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,520.53 : 44,264.55 = 20,171.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,520.53/44,264.55 = 20,171.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,520.53x = 44,264.55 × 20,171.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,520.53x = 892,865,098.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,865,098.40/29,520.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,245.56

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