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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,706.72, 44,567.51 and 20,958.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,706.72, 44,567.51 and 20,958.72 is: 31,443.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,706.72 : 44,567.51 = 20,958.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,706.72/44,567.51 = 20,958.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,706.72x = 44,567.51 × 20,958.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,706.72x = 934,077,858.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,077,858.39/29,706.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,443.32

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