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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,683.19, 40,963.83 and 20,005.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,683.19, 40,963.83 and 20,005.67 is: 27,608.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,683.19 : 40,963.83 = 20,005.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,683.19/40,963.83 = 20,005.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,683.19x = 40,963.83 × 20,005.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,683.19x = 819,508,864.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,508,864.92/29,683.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,608.52

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