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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,524.79, 44,264.09 and 20,141.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,524.79, 44,264.09 and 20,141.55 is: 30,196.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,524.79 : 44,264.09 = 20,141.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,524.79/44,264.09 = 20,141.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,524.79x = 44,264.09 × 20,141.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,524.79x = 891,547,281.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,547,281.23/29,524.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,196.57

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