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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,522.83, 44,267.98 and 20,173.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,522.83, 44,267.98 and 20,173.41 is: 30,249.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,522.83 : 44,267.98 = 20,173.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,522.83/44,267.98 = 20,173.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,522.83x = 44,267.98 × 20,173.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,522.83x = 893,036,110.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,036,110.41/29,522.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,249.00

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