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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,716.86, 41,014.71 and 20,281.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,716.86, 41,014.71 and 20,281.98 is: 27,992.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,716.86 : 41,014.71 = 20,281.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,716.86/41,014.71 = 20,281.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,716.86x = 41,014.71 × 20,281.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,716.86x = 831,859,527.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,859,527.93/29,716.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,992.85

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