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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,567.79, 44,327.70 and 20,184.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,567.79, 44,327.70 and 20,184.17 is: 30,259.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,567.79 : 44,327.70 = 20,184.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,567.79/44,327.70 = 20,184.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,567.79x = 44,327.70 × 20,184.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,567.79x = 894,717,610.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,717,610.87/29,567.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,259.87

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