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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,556.83, 44,361.84 and 20,046.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,556.83, 44,361.84 and 20,046.15 is: 30,087.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,556.83 : 44,361.84 = 20,046.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,556.83/44,361.84 = 20,046.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,556.83x = 44,361.84 × 20,046.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,556.83x = 889,284,174.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,284,174.09/29,556.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,087.26

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