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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,521.37, 44,265.81 and 20,171.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,521.37, 44,265.81 and 20,171.95 is: 30,246.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,521.37 : 44,265.81 = 20,171.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,521.37/44,265.81 = 20,171.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,521.37x = 44,265.81 × 20,171.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,521.37x = 892,927,494.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,927,494.51/29,521.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,246.82

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