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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,565.28, 44,323.97 and 20,181.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,565.28, 44,323.97 and 20,181.67 is: 30,256.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,565.28 : 44,323.97 = 20,181.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,565.28/44,323.97 = 20,181.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,565.28x = 44,323.97 × 20,181.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,565.28x = 894,531,735.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,531,735.63/29,565.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,256.16

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