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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,543.38, 44,265.72 and 20,762.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,543.38, 44,265.72 and 20,762.57 is: 31,109.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,543.38 : 44,265.72 = 20,762.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,543.38/44,265.72 = 20,762.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,543.38x = 44,265.72 × 20,762.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,543.38x = 919,070,110.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,070,110.10/29,543.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,109.17

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