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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,712.67, 41,016.58 and 20,795.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,712.67, 41,016.58 and 20,795.18 is: 28,706.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,712.67 : 41,016.58 = 20,795.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,712.67/41,016.58 = 20,795.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,712.67x = 41,016.58 × 20,795.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,712.67x = 852,947,137.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,947,137.73/29,712.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,706.51

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