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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,558.57, 44,321.58 and 20,209.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,558.57, 44,321.58 and 20,209.14 is: 30,302.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,558.57 : 44,321.58 = 20,209.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,558.57/44,321.58 = 20,209.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,558.57x = 44,321.58 × 20,209.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,558.57x = 895,701,015.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,701,015.24/29,558.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,302.59

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