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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,666.91, 44,451.23 and 20,858.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,666.91, 44,451.23 and 20,858.79 is: 31,253.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,666.91 : 44,451.23 = 20,858.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,666.91/44,451.23 = 20,858.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,666.91x = 44,451.23 × 20,858.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,666.91x = 927,198,767.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,198,767.52/29,666.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,253.63

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