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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,640.23, 44,410.97 and 20,856.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,640.23, 44,410.97 and 20,856.68 is: 31,250.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,640.23 : 44,410.97 = 20,856.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,640.23/44,410.97 = 20,856.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,640.23x = 44,410.97 × 20,856.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,640.23x = 926,265,552.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,265,552.95/29,640.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,250.29

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