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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,535.59, 44,287.05 and 20,186.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,535.59, 44,287.05 and 20,186.16 is: 30,268.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,535.59 : 44,287.05 = 20,186.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,535.59/44,287.05 = 20,186.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,535.59x = 44,287.05 × 20,186.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,535.59x = 893,985,635.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,985,635.96/29,535.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,268.08

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