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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,562.92, 44,344.62 and 20,837

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,562.92, 44,344.62 and 20,837 is: 31,255.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,562.92 : 44,344.62 = 20,837 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,562.92/44,344.62 = 20,837/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,562.92x = 44,344.62 × 20,837
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,562.92x = 924,008,846.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,008,846.94/29,562.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,255.67

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