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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,536.54, 44,255.50 and 20,755.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,536.54, 44,255.50 and 20,755.74 is: 31,098.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,536.54 : 44,255.50 = 20,755.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,536.54/44,255.50 = 20,755.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,536.54x = 44,255.50 × 20,755.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,536.54x = 918,555,651.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,555,651.57/29,536.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,098.96

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