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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,625.70, 44,389.35 and 20,842.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,625.70, 44,389.35 and 20,842.15 is: 31,228.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,625.70 : 44,389.35 = 20,842.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,625.70/44,389.35 = 20,842.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,625.70x = 44,389.35 × 20,842.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,625.70x = 925,169,491.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,169,491.10/29,625.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,228.61

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