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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,563.28, 44,320.97 and 20,179.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,563.28, 44,320.97 and 20,179.67 is: 30,253.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,563.28 : 44,320.97 = 20,179.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,563.28/44,320.97 = 20,179.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,563.28x = 44,320.97 × 20,179.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,563.28x = 894,382,377.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,382,377.52/29,563.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,253.15

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