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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,595.22, 40,793.97 and 20,032.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,595.22, 40,793.97 and 20,032.09 is: 27,612.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,595.22 : 40,793.97 = 20,032.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,595.22/40,793.97 = 20,032.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,595.22x = 40,793.97 × 20,032.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,595.22x = 817,188,478.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,188,478.50/29,595.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,612.18

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